Azithromycin

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Azithromycin is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[4] This includes middle ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea, and certain other intestinal infections.[4] Along with other medications, it may also be used for malaria.[4] It can be taken by mouth or intravenously with doses once per day.[4] Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and upset s...

i took the pill at night after dinner and the day after i didn't feel so good i had some stomach problem and i felt like vomit is that a normal reaction ??? should i take 250 instead of the 500 ?? should i keep taking it or stop ??? thanks roy ## Based on my research, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting all appear to be common side effects of Azithromycin. Ref: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a697037.html#side-effects To my understanding, most side effects like this won't necessarily go away until you stop taking what's causing them in the first place. However I'd still recommend contacting your doctor first before stopping any medications. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Azithromycin Details I hope this helps!

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I think the pharmacy gave me the wrong pill and now they are closed. My Azithromycin has always been pink not white and this one is white with GGD6 on it. ## Well first off, let me state that when a medication is available for generic production, it is made by many, many different companies and each pill will look different and have a different marking. The color actually means NOTHING. That said, this is, indeed, Azithromycin 250mgs. ## zithromycin comes in many shapes and colors it needs to be verified in the drug books with alll identifiers ggd6 bis not listed anywhere but here and it took me 2 hrs to find something on it

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pink 3969 on one side ## has anyone else had a bad reaction to the generic form of azithromycin especially made by TEVA or PLIVA - although you have taken the brand name before - Z-Pak by Pfizer. Please let me know and what you reaction was. thank you ## Yes I have--extreme dizziness. ## Yes - abdominal cramping - the same thing that occurs when I ingest gluten. ## I believe the marking you were looking at is 3060, with a G on the opposite side. It is manufactured by Greenstone limited and contains 250mgs of Azithromycin, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Can you please double check the imprint and post back? The FDA does list dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal cramping and diarrhea as being among its common side effects. How are you...

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Hi, i'm 8 weeks pregnant. I went to see a doctor 2 weeks back for an infection. He gave me moxypen-250 but it didn't work, then i just went to the clinic and explained my situation. The sister gave me azithromycin. She said it's safe to use during pregnancy. Is it safe to take 4 tablets at the same time? I don't want to take any risks. Please help. ## The U.S. FDA considers Azithromycin to be safe during pregnancy, so you should follow the dosing instructions you were given. Its typical side effects may possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I took Azithromycin and now I'm so worried it could be dangerous for my unborn baby please help me

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I've been prescribed this medication for Chlamydia, is this correct? I have 5 doses of this medication, will this work? ## Hello, Jenny! How are you? Yes, it can be prescribed to treat this STI. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. If you do not see any improvement, after finishing your course of treatment, please consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I ordered azithromycin online and it is a white oval with no imprint. Is this safe? ## If there is no imprint, it is difficult to say what it might be, that is one of the hazards of ordering online. We can rule it out as being a U.S. prescription product, because they are all required to have imprints to enable their identification, but if it's from a foreign source, there is really no way to say. Is anyone familiar with this? ## I ordered the exact same. Did you take them? I'm a little leary.

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Will Azithromicina 500 mg work for impacted tooth as well? ## Hi Johnny, From what I could gather, Azithromycin is commonly prescribed for dental related infections. However if the tooth needs to be extracted (perhaps via root canal) due to decay or nerve damage, my understanding is that an antibiotic will only help for so long until you get the necessary procedure(s) done. And to help address your other question about an impacted tooth, Azithromycin fights infections throughout your body and not just one specific area, so it really should cover all basis where an infection is present and not just a single tooth. Have you already gone to the dentist for an evaluation?

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What are the side effects of this medicine? Is it safe for pregnant women? ## I have a bottle of Zertalin Azitromicina 500 mg tablet, 6 tablets total. My mom and sister have used this in the past, they get it from Mexico. How do I take this, as far as dose per day? I have a sinus infection.

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What would the liquid dosage be for pediatric Azithromycin? ## How old is the child? How much do they weigh and what type of infection is being treated? This information is needed in order to provide you with an answer. Learn more Azithromycin details here. Can you please post back with more details? ## Child Age-5 years Weight-34lbs, strep

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I’ve been taking Azithromycin for 5 days, for bronchitis, but it’s doing nothing for my cough. I’m up all night coughing. Can I take Mucinex daytime while taking this other medicine? ## I didn't find any problems or interactions listed, but it is always best to double check such information. And I agree, bronchitis is annoying, that cough is horrible. I ended up in the ER once with it, a couple years ago, the medication I was given there didn't work, so I had to go to my PCP and take even more medications, before it finally cleared up. Azithromycin can cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash, according to FDA reports. But, if there has been no improvement, at this point, you might need to try a different med...

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immediate release bilayer tablet of azithromycin and cefixime.1>..dose of both drug in bilayer immediate tablet....2>ingredients.3>related rationle. ## They are both antibiotics that are used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. You can learn more about them here: Are there any other questions or comments? ## Hi, is it okay to take 1 tablet everyday of 500mg azithromycin for 2 days and two tables of 200 mg cefixime for 10 days in treating chalmydia?

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When I had my wisdom tooth pulled they gave me penicillin and I was allergic .. I need to take this 1g of azithromycin for gonorreah .. Is that ok ? ## Hello, Justin! How are you? It is a different antibiotic, but there is a chance you may also discover that you're allergic to it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take 7 pills of Azithromycin 500mg per month. I have COPD and the Azithromycin stops the infection of my lungs. I have a new mail order RX - I ordered Azithromycin and they sent a pill named PLIVA 788. Is this the same med? Thanks for any help. ## Yes, the manufacturer Pliva does list this tablet as containing 500mgs of Azithromycin (NDC 50111-788). Inactive Ingredients: - Starch, Corn - Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous - Croscarmellose Sodium - Hypromellose 2910 (15 Mpa.s) - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Polyethylene Glycol 4000 - Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Titanium Dioxide - FD&C Blue No. 2 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergi...

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I am taking bisoprolol 5 mg daily for tachycardia. I now have a lung infection for which I usually take azithromycin and prednisone. How do these pills interact? I desperately need to take the antibiotics, and prednisone, SO i WON'T END UP IN THE HOSPITAL. ## There are no interactions found (in the drug databases I checked in) between Bisoprolol and Azithromycin; however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist. I did check and find that there "are" interactions between Prednisone and Bisoprolol: Corticosteroids (Prednisone) may antagonize the effects of antihypertensive medications (Bisoprolol) by inducing sodium and fluid retention. Patients on prolonged (i.e., longer than about a week) or high-dose corticosteroid...

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Hello. I have been prescribed Azithromycin for a severe case of strep throat. I am on day 5 of the weeks supply of the antibiotic. My symptoms have only slighty improved and since day 1 of being on it I've developed a yeast infection. I was also given Fluconazole by my doctor. When can I take the Fluconazole? I'm afraid of drug interactions and most of all afraid that the Fluconazole will have no affect since I still have 3 more days of the Azithromycin. Should I wait to take the Fluconazole so it won't be canceled out by the Azithromycin? I want the burning and swelling in my throat and the itchy discomfort in/on my vagina to stop. The combination is horrible! Please help!! ## Muje periods ki dwai btao jisse ah jahye ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? What did you end up doin...

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I want to take Azithromycin orally via the liquid suspension and wondered if I can take it over the span of a couple days and if it will still have the same effect as a full treatment regimen? ## It really depends on the severity of the infection being treated and the recommended dosage to eradicate it. The liquid works just as well as capsules, or tablets, but the dosage is the important issue. The NIH warns that this medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash,. How much do you have, what is the dosage and how much have you been told to take?

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Azithromycin or Penicillin which is more expensive and which is more effective in fighting upper respiratory infection ## The price will depend on where you live and which pharmacy you go to. Which is more effective depends on what type of bacteria has caused the infection, and its severity. Which medication has your doctor recommended? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic, and diarrhea.

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I have been suffering from fever from last 6 days. I consulted doctor on 4th day. They checked blood and found S Typhi 'H' &S Typhi 'O'. he gave me cefpodoxime and azithromycin tablets and Disodium Hydrogen citrate & paracetamol solutions still I m not getting well suggest me what to do. pls.. still temperature btw. 90-100 I have became totally weak Pls help me

I need to know more about an antibiotic prescription that was filled from a brand in India. Is this okay to take? I was surprised that it was not manufactured domestically. ## Can I use azithromycin for a sore throat or throat infection? ## white oblong pill with 787 on one side and PLIVA on the other. ## Azithromycin is a real antibiotic and made by a real company. I really haven't researched it to see what country it is made in. What makes you think it is fake? What are the imprints on it..the numbers/letters, color and shape of pill or capsule. I wouldn't take it just for a sore throat. A sore throat is usually viral not bacterial; therefore, an antibiotic will not really make a difference. If you suspect you have a throat infection such as strept or something like that get t...

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