Zithromax

Generic Name: azithromycin

What is Zithromax or azithromycin (Zmax, Zithromax Z-Pak, tri-pak)?

Zithromax or azitromycin is an antibiotic in the genre of the macrolides. This drug is used to treat many infectious diseases such pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, STD, etc and many other treatments as per the doctor’s specifications. It basically fights the internal (inside the body) bacteria.

What you should watch before you commence your treatment with Zithromax or azithromycin?

• Do not take Zithromax or azitromycin if you have history of liver problems
• Do not take this drug if you are breastfeeding an infant though this antibiotic is known to be safe for babies
• Do not stay in bright light as the use of Zithromax or azitromycin will give you high sensitivity to bright light
• Discontinue use of the drug immediately if you get any allergenic reactions such as rashes, breathing difficulty, swelling of face and hands, sudden bleeding, yellow skin and/or eyes; acute nausea, dizziness, bruising, etc.
• Do not consume Zithromax or azitromycin along with antacids (such as Maalox, Pepcid Complete, etc)as they will decrease the efficiency of the drug
• There are a number of drugs which may react adversely with this drug, hence before starting treatment ensure that your doctor know about all the medicines you will be taking simultaneously with it, had taken before it or will take after it

How best you should take Zithromax or azithromycin?

• Ensure that you follow the doctor’s prescription to the T and do not avoid any of the contra-indications he has highlighted
• Ensure that you continue the treatment till you finish the whole course and not discontinue the medication as soon as you feel better
• Ensure that you take the drug roughly at the same time of the day so as to keep its efficiency at it peak
• These medicines can be taken both before and after food – make sure you understand which time and what way you should take the medicine
• When in doubt, immediately get in touch with your doctor or pharmacist
• Do not take the doze in double measure if you missed one time; you rather skip it, but be careful that you take as regularly as possible if you want to give the desired results
• Some medicine react negatively with the Zithromax or azitromycincheck with your doctor in case you are on any other medication
• In case of any type of allergic reaction, rush to your doctor and inform immediately