azithromycin(Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax)
Macrolide antibiotic
Pronunciation
/əˌzɪθroʊˈmaɪsɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- azithromycin
- Brand names
- Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide antibiotic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Complete full course; long half-life persists after last dose.
- Report palpitations, fainting, irregular heartbeat.
- Antacids: separate by 2 hours.
- Suspension is single-use after reconstitution.
Sources
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