Generic for Zithromax for Bacterial infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Azithromycin

Category - Antibacterial medication

Indications

Bacterial infections
Generic Zithromax is indicatedto treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Azithromycin (Generic Zithromax) is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacterial cells. Generic Zithromax also treats sexually transmitted vaginal or urinary infections caused chlamydia.

Generic for Zithromax Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Zithromax is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Zithromax should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Kidney disease
Liver disease
Pneumonia
Stomach problems (especially colitis)
Other chronic illness

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Zithromax. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antacids
Astemizole
Digoxin
Dihydroergotamine
Ergotamine
Magnesium salts
Terfenadine
Triazolam
Warfarin

Generic for Zithromax Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericZithromax
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Zithromax for respiratory Diseases, Tonsillitis, Strep Throat, and Skin Infections is 500 milligrams in a single dose the first day. This is followed by 250 milligrams once daily for the next 4 days. For STD the usual dosage is a single 2 gm dose.

Generic for Zithromax Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Zithromax side Effects include blood in the stools, chest pain, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, gas, headache, heart palpitations, indigestion, itching, jaundice, kidney infection, light sensitivity and rashes.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Zithromax.

Generic for Zithromax and Pregnancy

Generic Zithromax has not been studied in pregnant women. However, it has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.

Generic for Zithromax and Breastfeeding

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Zithroxax passes into breast milk. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Generic for Zithromax and Pediatric

Generic Zithromax has been tested in a limited number of children up to the age of 16. Do consult your doctor before using in pediatric patients.

Generic for Zithromax and Geriatric

Generic Zithromax has been tested in a limited number of elderly patients and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Zithromax serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.