Indication
Azithromycin powder for oral suspension treats infections caused by bacteria sensitive to it, including sinusitis, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, chronic bronchitis flare-ups, mild to moderate pneumonia, skin infections, and uncomplicated Chlamydia.
Administration
tab & susp: May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics. History of hepatic dysfunction/cholestatic jaundice following previous antibiotic use.
Special Precautions
Patients with myasthenia gravis, electrolyte disturbance particularly hypokalaemia and hypomagnesaemia; bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, severe cardiac insufficiency, congenital or documented QT prolongation, history of torsades de pointes. Severe renal (GFR <10 mL/min) and hepatic impairment. Children. Pregnancy and lactation. Azithromycin should not be given long-term to prevent bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome in patients with cancers of the blood or lymph nodes who undergo a hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Storage
Tab/Immediate release suspension/Inj: Store below 30°C.