Zithromax IV
Zithromax IV is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, skin, and soft tissue infections, as well as Chlamydia infections.
Form
infuusiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin dihydrate
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Typically 500 mg intravenously once daily for 1-2 days, followed by oral medication for a total treatment duration of 7-10 days.
Method
The medicine is given as an infusion directly into a vein by a healthcare professional. The infusion will last at least 60 minutes and should not be given as a quick injection or into a muscle.
Important
Typically 500 mg intravenously once daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Inflammation at the injection site
- •Changes in blood test results (e.g., changes in white blood cell count)
- •Abdominal discomfort
- •Flatulence
- •Loose stools
RARE
- •Fungal infections (e.g., in mouth or vagina)
- •Other infections (e.g., lung, throat, stomach flu)
- •Low white blood cell count or other blood changes
- •Swelling of skin or allergic reactions
- •Loss of appetite
- •Nervousness, sleeplessness, anxiety, confusion or hallucinations
- •Dizziness, drowsiness, fainting or seizures
- •Taste or smell disorders, tingling or numbness, or muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- •Vision problems or ear problems (e.g., deafness, ringing in ears)
- •Palpitations, abnormal heart rhythm or low blood pressure
- •Hot flushes, shortness of breath or nosebleeds
- •Constipation, indigestion, stomach inflammation or pancreatitis
- •Difficulty swallowing, abdominal bloating, dry mouth, belching or mouth sores
- •Skin rash, itching, hives, dry skin, severe sweating or light sensitivity
- •Joint, muscle, back or neck pain
- •Urinary problems or kidney pain/inflammation
- •Irregular periods or testicular disorder
- •Swelling (general or facial), weakness, feeling unwell, fatigue, chest pain or fever
- •Abnormal liver function, severe hepatitis, liver cell death or jaundice
- •Severe skin reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Acute kidney failure or kidney inflammation
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to azithromycin or similar antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.
- Contact a doctor if you develop prolonged, bloody diarrhea.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or low potassium or magnesium levels.
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- Inform your doctor if you have a muscle disorder called myasthenia gravis.
- If your baby (under 6 weeks old) experiences vomiting or irritability after receiving this medicine, contact a doctor immediately.