Why Azithromycin?

Azithromycin is in a class of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin fights bacteria in the body.

Most important fact about Azithromycin?

Take all of the azithromycin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

How should you take Azithromycin?

Take the azithromycin capsules and suspension on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.The azithromycin tablets can be taken with or without food.

What side effects may occur?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking azithromycin and seek emergency medical attention: * an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or * liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue).

Why should Azithromycin not be prescribed?

Before taking azithromycin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: * carbamazepine (Tegretol); * phenytoin (Dilantin); * theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron, others); * warfarin (Coumadin); * digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); * pimozide (Orap); * triazolam (Halcion); * cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); or * another antibiotic.