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Zithromax Z-Pak (Azithromycin) PrescriptionGeneric Name: Azithromycin Brand Names: Zithromax, Z-Pac, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zmax Dosages: Tablets: 250 mg, 500 mg, 600 mg (as dihydrate) Buying Zithromax Without a Prescription Pharmacy: MPLLC (US)
Azithromycin (Generic Zithromax) Manufacturer: Ranbaxy
What is Zithromax? Zithromax (Azithromycin) is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic. Most often, it is prescribed for bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pertussis, and Chlamydia. Azithromycin will combat most respiratory tract and soft tissue infections. The most important favorable characteristics of Zithromax are high efficacy in a variety of infectious diseases, exceptionally convenient dosing, and good safety record. Available in generic, it is reasonably priced. This is significant for persons without insurance when prescription cost might be an issue. Zithromax is often a good antibiotic choice for kids. It is effective against many common childhood infections. Azithromycin plays a critical role in treating persons who are allergic to penicillins. Note: Azithromycin can mask or delay the symptoms of syphilis. It is not effective against syphilis. Why Zithromax is unique and efficacious? Azithromycin rapidly accumulates in human skin cells called fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are widely distributed in tissues and serve as a reservoir for azithromycin, slowly releasing antibiotic for activity against extracellular pathogens at sites of infection and passing it to phagocytes for activity against intracellular pathogens and potential transport to infected tissues. Azithromycin accumulates in tissues so that its tissue levels may be as high as 10 to 100 times its blood levels. High and prolonged tissue concentrations result in a half-life of 68 hours and excretion over several days. This ensures important efficacy advantages. Azithromycin expands the spectrum of erythromycin (the prototype macrolides) and is active against a greater number of Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and atypical pathogens. It has improved activity against gram-negative pathogens (e.g. Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae) compared to other macrolides. Zithromax dosage: Unlike erythromycin, azithromycin is acid-stable and can therefore be taken orally with no need of protection from gastric acids. Bacterial Infections Adults: 500 mg as single dose on first day, then 250 mg/day on days 2 through 5. Acute Otitis Media Adults: 500 mg every day for 3 days. Sinusitis Adults: 500 mg every day for 3 days. Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis Adults and children 16 yr of age and older: 500 mg as a single dose
on the first day followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5. Community-Acquired Pneumonia Adults and children 16 yr of age and older: 500 mg as a single dose
on the first day followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5. Oral Zithromax Z-pack is an appropriate prescription only for mild community-acquired pneumonia due to Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Chlamydia Adults: Single 1 g dose. Urethritis and cervicitis caused by Chlamydia are well curable with Zithromax. Bacteriologic eradication is achieved in about 96-100% of cases. Chancroid (Genital Ulcer Disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi) Uncomplicated Skin Infections Side effects: As you can see below, the most common side effects of azithromycin are gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, loose stool (53%), nausea (33%), abdominal cramps (27%) dyspepsia (9%), flatulence (9%), vaginitis (8%), vomiting (7%). Contraindications:
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Interactions Zithromax does not form covalent chemical complexes with cytochrome P450 enzymes and does not demonstrate clinically important interactions. Pregnancy Zithromax has been assigned to Pregnancy category B. Buying & Price: References:
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