Azithromycin : Before Using

Azithromycin - Systemic

Brand Names

Zithromax Azithromycin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For azithromycin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to azithromycin or to any related medication such as erythromycin. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Azithromycin has not been studied in pregnant women. However, azithromycin has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether azithromycin passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

This drug has been tested in a limited number of children up to the age of 16. In effective doses, the drug has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems than it does in adults.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested in a limited number of elderly diseaseds and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking azithromycin, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Antacids, aluminum- and magnesium-containing Antacids may decrease the amount of azithromycin in the blood, which may decrease its effects. To avoid problems, azithromycin must be taken at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after antacids

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of azithromycin. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Liver disease Patients with severe liver disease may have an increased risk of side effects