What is it Zithromax?

Zithromax (by Pfizer) is the trade name for a proven macrolide antibiotic called azithromycin. Generic Zithromax is the group of medicines which have the same active ingredient as   Zithromax, but they are produced by other than Pfizer manufacturers. Zithromax is usually prescribed to treat bacteria caused infections, please note that this medicine won’t treat infections caused by viruses, such as the flu and cold.

Drug medical uses are as follows:

-    Lower and upper respiratory tract infections caused by sensitive to azithromycin pathogens: pneumonia, bronchitis, scarlet fever, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media;

-        Urinary tract infections caused by Chlamidia trachomatis such as cervicitis and urethritis;

-        Skin and soft tissue infections such as erysipelas, impetigo, dermatoses;

-        Lyme disease.

Zithromax is produced in form of tablets and oral suspension; it can be taken without respect to food.

What is the recommended dosage of Zithromax?

Do not take Zithromax without consulting your pharmacist or healthcare provider. The proper dosage regimen should be decided by you doctor depending on the severity and the type of infection you have. Please prior to taking Zithromax read carefully and attentively the Patients Information leaflet provided together with the medicine. In case you’ve missed your dose take it as soon as possible and go on with your schedule .You shouldn’t take an extra dose to make up for the missed one. In case you doubt what to do once you’ve missed your dose, contact your doctor on the subject.

What are the side effects Zithromax may cause?

Most of the side effects the medicine may cause are mild to moderate and reversible. The possible side effects are as follows:

-        uneven heartbeats, chest pain;

-        vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, watery or bloody diarrhea, flatulency;

-        headache, vertigo, sleepiness, sleep disorders, anxiety;

-        nephritis, vaginitis, acute renal failure;

-        edema, arthralgia, angioedema, urticaria.

If you have faced any of the side effects please inform your physician immediately.

Tell me about contraindications to taking Zithromax

Zithromax is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to erythromycin, azithromycin, any ketolide or macrolide antibiotics. Also the medicine is contraindicated in those who have a history of hepatic dysfunction or cholestatic jaundice associated with prior use of azithromycin, or if the patient has liver or renal failure. The drug should be taken with care by pregnant and nursing women.

Where can I buy Zithromax?

Generic Zithromax is the same drug as Zithromax with the same active ingredient – azithromycin, the difference is that it’s produced not by Pfizer but by other manufacturers. You can buy Generic Zithromax from our online store right now.