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Hi dr. why prescribe azithromycin and cefurexime togather ?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Combined therapy: Azithromycin & Cefuroxime are given for broad coverage of microorganisms in immuno compromised pt, ICU sick pt, dialysis pt, severe exacerbated copd& nursing home pt. Azithromycin covers atypical bacteria like mycoplasma, legionella well while Cefuroxime for staphs. Mono therapy is good for pneumonia, sinusitis, cellulitis& otitis. Thank you & wish you good health.

Answered 4/21/2018

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