Zithromax® DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE: What should my health care
professional know before I take azithromycin? They need 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
AZITHROMYCIN (Zithromax®)
- ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zithromax
USES: Azithromycin also treats sexually transmitted
vaginal or urinary tract infections caused by chlamydia. It
will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
HOW TO USE: Take azithromycin TABLETS by mouth.
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets
whole with a full glass of water. Azithromycin 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:
Nausea, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, headache, or cold symptoms
may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Unlikely but report promptly: dizziness, mental/mood changes,
fast heartbeat, fever. Tell your doctor immediately if any of
these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting,
irregular heartbeat. Although drowsiness is very uncommon at
usual doses under normal circumstances, be aware that drowsiness
may occur and may effect the ability to perfom tasks requiring
alertness (e.g., driving). If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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..
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include irregular or unusually slow or fast heartbeat, unusual
nervousness or excitement, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations,
and seizures.
NOTES: 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.
MISSED
DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If
it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do
not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval
of at least 12 hours between doses.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25
degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture. |
