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Can a doctor perscribe 2 anti biotics such as - aztythromyican and cefuroxime axetil at the same time? will there be any side effects? worried.

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Yes: In a more complicated situation one might use Cefuroxime to cover typical bacteria and Azithromycin to cover atypicals.

Answered 6/24/2014

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