Indications:
Antibiotic; Used in treatment of infections such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases
Dosage:
Adult – Immediate release 500 mg and extended release 2 gm dose (maximum)
Paediatric – Immediate release 500 mg and extended release 1 gm dose (maximum)
Mechanism of Action:
Azithromycin acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms and interferes with bacterial protein synthesis. Nucleic acid synthesis is not affected.
Side Effects:
Diarrhoea; Loose stools; Skin rashes
Molecular Structure:
Reference:
Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics – 24th Edition, R.S. Sartoskar
www.reference.medscape.com
www.drugs.com/drug_information.html
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