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Azithromycin

Azithromycin

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Drug Class

Macrolide antibiotic

Brands

Z pak • Tri pak • Binozyt • Clamelle • Jubazi • Ultreon • Varimax • Zeemide • Zithrogen • Azimax • Zithromax

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Eye irritation
Loose stools
Fever
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

Treats

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Can you crush a azithromycin tablet and take it?

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Is it okay if a take only 1 Azithromycin 500mg once a day?

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How many mg of azithromycin should I take a day for a cold?

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Took a 1 day dose of azithromycin, 500 mg. How long until its out of my system?

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I was wondering what would be a natural substitute for azithromycin or zithromax?

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I was prescribed azithromycin for 3 days then wait 4 day to take another 3 pills a day? Why do I have to wait 4 days?

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A 48-year old female asked:

I have a box of azithromycin tablets 250mg that expired on 08/20/2011. Can i still use it? Dr. Just prescribed it to me.

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I have now taken Azithromycin for 5 days (a total of 6 tablets @ 250 mg each). How long AFTER the last dose should I expect this to stay in my system?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Or so I think. I found a pill bottle for azithromycin 500mg tablets a few days ago that belongs to my partner. He says it's nothing he used this site and added his symptoms and that's what he was giving to take...but I'm not for sure that's the case.

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it ok to put azithromycin in a hot drink?

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A 35-year old asked:

What dosage of azithromycin should be used for a second bout of cellulitis?

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I took Azithromycin 250mg and i forgot i took a redbull will it affect me in any way?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I took two azithromycin friday for a one day dose, i drank a little yesterday. Will this harm the medince?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I got Diarhea about 1hour and 20 minutes right after taking a 2g dose of Azithromycin, do I need to retake it?

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A 42-year old asked:

I was given a powder packet of 1g Azithromycin to mix with water. Is this format the same efficacy as the tablets?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Could you become immune to say azithromycin if you take it say a few times a year? I always wondered this, thank you

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A 19-year old male asked:

Can i take my azithromycin 500mg tablets right away after i eat or do I have to wait a certain amount of time before i do?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can I crush 1g azithromycin and put it into a smoothie that has fruit and frozen yogurt in it and it will stil be effective?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I took my azithromycin 3 day pack then I'm waiting 4 days for the other 3 pills I have to take a day. Can I just take all 3 in one day?

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A 24-year old male asked:

How do I properly take 1g of azithromycin powder says 60ml of water don't have a way to measure that can I just take with regular cup of water?

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Got claymida of a one night stand ordered the Azithromycin 2 tablets 500mg how long befor I can drink again just so I don't ruin the medication?

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HelloThis is a weird question but can I crush an azithromycin tablet and then pour it in alcohol and take it that way? and it will still be effective?

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A 23-year old female asked:

THEORETICALLY please tell me, With a half life of 4 hours and 60mg 3 times a day, how long could I withhold diltiazem As to take Azithromycin safely?

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I took azithromycin and about 45 minutes after taking it i accidentally ate a healthy pinch of shreded sharp cheddar cheese. Will it still be effect?

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Dose of azithromycin?

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Is azithromycin dairy free?

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Azithromycin lasts for how long?

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