Antibiotic:  Azithromycin

Indications:

  • Community acquired pneumonia
  • Atypical pneumonia
  • Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections
  • Pertussis
  • Gonorrhea

Adverse Reactions:

  • Diarrhea
  • QTc prolongation

Comments:

  • Long half life
  • Fewer drug interactions than other macrolides (erythromycin, clarithromycin)



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Drug Information provided above is not comprehensive. For complete information about this antibiotic consult a pharmacist or a comprehensive drug reference.