Azithromycin is very well known but not by this name. More commonly azithromycin is referred to as Zithromax and is known as an antibiotic that helps to fight off bacteria. In this writing we will refer to the drug as azithromycin.
What is azithromycin used to treat?
Azithromycin may be used in the treatment of multiple illnesses. Such infections that benefit from the use of azithromycin are respiratory, skin, ear and sexual diseases. This is not a comprehensive list of what azithromycin may be used to treat, but these are the most common uses we see the drug used.
The safety of azithromycin
It is very important that a person prescribed to take azithromycin does not take it if they have had a reaction associated with jaundice or any other liver issues when taking azithromycin on another occasion. To ensure that azithromycin is safe to take, a person should disclose to the prescribing health care provider if they have any liver, kidney, heart and blood disease or disorder. typically azithromycin is considered to be safe to take even for pregnant women and/or if a women becomes pregnant while taking the drug. Currently, it is not known if azithromycin can be passed on to a baby during breast feeding or whether it is safe or not for nursing babies, but it is known not to give babies under the age of 6 months of age azithromycin. Women who are breastfeeding should always disclose to the prescribing physician that they are breastfeeding.
Is it OK to drink alcohol while taking azithromycin?
Azithromycin can normally be taken without any food but some may want to have a meal prior to taking medication. It is always advised to take azithromycin as described. Taking less than what is prescribed can make the drug ineffective; rather taking more than what is instructed can be harmful. The amount and duration of azithromycin is not the same for different illnesses. Some illnesses require more medication to be taken for a longer time in order to be effective. Azithromycin should be taken for the entire length of the prescription and appropriate amounts. Azithromycin should be stored at room temperature, and not in the company of excess moisture and heat. The prescription has a short shelf life; azithromycin should be used and/or discard within 10 days. The use of the drug is usually not longer than 10 days. Azithromycin comes in a liquid form and is usually taken orally.
Side effects
When taking azithromycin there are some side effects that a person may experience. Side effects may include, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the stomach and headaches. Although this is not a complete list of all the side effects a person can experience while taking the drug these are some of the most common side effects. It is encouraged that any side effects that are persistent in nature should be attended to by a license’s medical provider. People who are actively on any blood thinning medication, should get advice from a medical provider prior to taking azithromycin.
How to buy Azithromycin in Australia?
When taking azithromycin no other medication that is purchased over the counter should be taken unless otherwise instructed to do so by a health care provider. This may include but is not limited to over the counter vitamins, herbal supplements and medicines. Unfortunate interactions may result from the mixing of medications with azithromycin.
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I have had to take Zithromax several times for infections. It’s always 2 500 mg tablets for me and I always take them with food. I have never had any issues when I take them and they are great because I am not having to take 3 or 4 pills a days for like 10 days. I usually ask my doctor if Zithromax will work for my infection when I get sick because it is so much easier to remember them than any antibiotics.
Have taken this several times for different things, usually upper respiratory infections. I don’t remember having any side effects at all and it works pretty fast. I would definitely recommend this drug if you needit and aren’t allergic to it.
Zithromax is a pretty decent antiobiotic. It is widely used and was prescribed to me by the physician at the urgent care following the stitches I received after I crashed my bike. Definitely would recommend taking it with some food but hey. I had no infection afterwards!