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Zithromax is in a class of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Zithromax fights bacteria in the body. Zithromax is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. Take all of the Zithromax 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. Take Zithromax on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours of taking Zithromax.
Before taking Zithromax, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take Zithromax, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment. Zithromax is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Zithromax passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. To ensure that you get the correct dosage, measure the liquid form of Zithromax with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Zithromax may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Zithromax 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). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Zithromax and talk to your doctor if you experience · nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain; · unusual dizziness, fatigue, or headache; · vaginal yeast infection; · a rash; or · increased sensitivity to sunlight. Do not take Zithromax close to a dose of an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete, and others. These antacids may decrease the effects of Zithromax. Before taking Zithromax, 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. You may not be able to take Zithromax, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. |
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