Zithromax ®

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Zithromax ®

Uses
Zithromax is used to treat mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. Doctors may occasionally prescribe Zithromax for other reasons. Zithromax is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacterial cells.

How to take this medication
Take Zithromax tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water. Zithromax tablets can be taken with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.

Side Effects
Side effects, which may go away during treatment, include diarrhea; dizziness, drowsiness; hearing loss; headache; increased sensitivity to the sun; nausea; stomach pain or cramps; tiredness; vaginal irritation, itching or discharge. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: Rare or uncommon: dark yellow or brown urine; difficulty breathing; severe or watery diarrhea; skin rash, itching; irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Precautions
Prescriber needs to know if you have any of these conditions: kidney disease; liver disease; pneumonia; stomach problems (especially colitis); other chronic illness; an unusual or allergic reaction to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), foods, dyes, or preservatives; breast-feeding.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days of treatment with Zithromax. Contact your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get an allergic reaction to Zithromax, such as rash, itching, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips or tongue.

Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths. If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.

Antacids can stop Zithromax from working. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took zithromax, or 4 hours before your next dose. If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Zithromax.

Drug Interactions
Antacids; astemizole; digoxin; dihydroergotamine; ergotamine; magnesium salts; terfenadine; triazolam; warfarin.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

Missed Dose
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Storage
Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and light. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.