Zithromax

Zithromax belongs to a class of medicines, known as antibiotics and its function is to fight against bacteria. The medication is used in the treatment of different types of infections caused by bacteria, like respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections and sexually transmitted disease. The medication is also used for other purposes which are not discussed here.

You should avoid the medication if you have allergic reactions to the medication or other similar drugs like erythromycin, clarithromycin, or other macrolide antibiotics. There are some conditions in which you cannot take the medication. In such conditions, you may need dosage adjustment or have to carry out special tests during the treatments. These conditions include liver disease, kidney disease, heart rhythm disorder, and history of long QT syndrome. The medication belongs to FDA category B, which is not considered harmful to an unborn baby, but you should tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant then inform your doctor. It is unknown that whether the medication appears in the milk of nursing mother or not, so you need to tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.



Take the medication exactly as prescribed to you by your doctor and avoid taking the medication in larger amount. You should not take the medication for longer time than recommended to you by your doctor. You should take each dose of the medication with a glass of water. If you are using the oral suspension then open the packet and pour the medicine into two ounces of water. Stir it well and drink at the specific time. Take Zithromax capsules with empty stomach and take it at least one hour before or two hours after the meal. The tablet form or powder oral suspension form of the medication should be taken with or without food. If you are using antacid, containing aluminum or magnesium, then avoid taking both the medication at the same time because antacid can reduce the effects of the medication. If you are using oral suspension then shake it well and take it with a measuring spoon to ensure the correct dose. Place the medication at room temperature and away from heat and moisture.

If you miss a dose then take it as soon as you remember and if it is almost the time of taking next scheduled dose and skip the missed dose and follow your regular scheduled dose. You should avoid taking double doses at the same time. If you experience overdose then get emergency medical help. The symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort. Zithromax can make you more sensitive to sunlight, therefore you should avoid going out in the sunlight frequently.

If you experience any signs of allergic reactions like hives, difficulty in breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, you should stop taking the medication and contact with your doctor immediately. If you experience the following serious side effects like diarrhea that is watery or bloody, nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice, chest pain, and uneven heartbeats, then stop taking the medication. There are some less serious side effects which occur more likely and you need to continue the medication. It include mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain, dizziness, tired feeling, headache, vaginal bleeding, milk itching or skin rash.