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For upper respiratory infections which when indicated do you prefer azithromycin or clarithtomycin?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Azithro: This antibiotic has a probiotic effect where its anti-infectious properties last long after its concentration in the blood has dropped to below its effective concentration. It also has less drug- drug interactions and is taken once daily.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 6/5/2016

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