⚕️ Full Prescribing Information

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📋 Overview

Azithromycin is a widely prescribed antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and works by stopping bacterial growth.

How It Works

Azithromycin works by binding to bacterial ribosomes and preventing protein synthesis, which stops bacterial growth and replication.

✓ FDA Approved Uses

  • Bacterial infections
  • Strep throat
  • Sinusitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Skin infections
  • Ear infections

⚡ Common Side Effects

Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Liver problems
  • Abnormal heart rhythm

⚠️ Do Not Use If

  • Liver disease
  • History of jaundice
  • Certain heart rhythm disorders

📢 Important Warnings

  • May cause abnormal heart rhythm
  • Liver problems
  • Severe allergic reactions

📚 Sources

Last Reviewed: December 1969