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	Azithromycin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Azithromycin is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics.
		Azithromycin is derived from erythromycin by adding a nitrogen atom into the lactone ring of erythromycin A, thus making the lactone ring 15-membered.
		Azithromycin is commonly administered in tablet or oral suspension (a one-dose version was made available in 2005).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Azithromycin (428 words)

	Azithromycin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Azithromycin is sequestered in leukocytes and therefore available at the site of infection in higher concentrations than serum levels.
		Azithromycin has been released for use in pediatric respiratory illnesses at a dosage of 10 mg/kg as a single dose on day one, followed by 5 mg/kg daily for four days (given as a single daily dose).
		Studies have shown azithromycin to be as effective as amoxicillin/clavulanate in treating acute otitis media.
	www.fhsu.edu /nursing/otitis/azithromycin.html (189 words)

	Azithromycin (Zithromax) in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The preponderance of the literature describes the use of azithromycin during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
		A single 1 gram oral dose of azithromycin was ineffective in reducing lower genital colonization of Ureaplasma urealyticum in women with preterm labor or preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM) between 22 and 34 weeks' gestation [12].
		Azithromycin activities against Orientia tsutsugamushi strains isolated in cases of scrub typhus in Northern Thailand.
	www.perinatology.com /exposures/Drugs/Azithromycin.htm (837 words)

	AZITHROMYCIN (Zithromax)
		Azithromycin is used for mild or moderate bacterial infections.
		Azithromycin is also used to treat toxoplasmosis and cryptosporidiosis.
		Azithromycin is available in capsules or tablets of 250 milligram (mg.) There is also a 600 mg tablet.
	www.aids.org /factSheets/530-Azithromycin-Zithromax.html (712 words)

	Azithromycin
		Azithromycin is prescribed for adults to treat certain mild to moderate skin infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections of the cervix or urinary tract, and genital ulcer disease in men.
		In children, Azithromycin is used to treat middle ear infection, pneumonia, tonsillitis, and strep throat.
		If you are using single-dose packets of Azithromycin powder for oral suspension, mix the entire contents of each packet with 2 ounces of water, drink immediately, then add an additional 2 ounces of water, mix again, and drink to make sure you've taken the entire dose.
	www.health-net.info /azithromycin.html (385 words)

	Zithromax Drug Description - Azithromycin - HealthScout
		ZITHROMAX (azithromycin capsules, azithromycin tablets and azithromycin for oral suspension) contain the active ingredient azithromycin, an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics, for oral administration.
		Azithromycin is derived from erythromycin; however, it differs chemically from erythromycin in that a methyl-substituted nitrogen atom is incorporated into the lactone ring.
		Azithromycin, as the dihydrate, is a white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C38H72N2O122H2O and a molecular weight of 785.0.
	www.healthscout.com /rxdetail/1/75/1/main.html (276 words)

	Azithromycin in cystic fibrosis
		Azithromycin is an example of a class of macrolide antibiotics called 'azalides'.
		Cross-resistance between erythromycin and azithromycin is observed; therefore strains resistant to erythromycin are resistant to azithromycin.
		Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with activity against common respiratory pathogens such as S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae.
	www.cysticfibrosismedicine.com /htmldocs/CFText/azithromycin.htm (823 words)

	Aidsmap \| Azithromycin
		Azithromycin is an approved oral antibiotic that belongs to the macrolide class of drugs.
		It is licensed for treating respiratory tract infections, infections of the middle ear, skin and soft tissue infections and chlamydia.
		Azithromycin is best taken on an empty stomach to maximise absorption, and should be taken at least two hours apart from antacids or ddI (Videx / VidexEC), which will interfere with absorption.
	www.aidsmap.com /en/docs/B5962FC6-56DA-4C67-BF04-28472951BD69.asp (299 words)

	Azithromycin news articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The antibiotics erythromycin or azithromycin are prescribed for this illness.
		Zuckerman, JM Macrolides and ketolides: azithromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin.
		Azithromycin, a semisynthetic antibiotic belonging to the macrolide subgroup of azalides, is used to treat STDs due to chlamydia and gonorrhea, community-acquired pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease, pediatric otitis media and pharyngitis, and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in patients with advanced HIV disease.
	www.mongabay.com /drugs/drugs/Azithromycin.html (4808 words)

	Azithromycin: the first azalide antibiotic -- Ballow and Amsden 26 (10): 1253 -- The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
		Azithromycin is cleared primarily by the biliary and fecal routes; its serum half-life is in excess of 60 hours.
		Several clinical trials have proven that a 5-day course of azithromycin administered once a day is equally efficacious to a 7- to 14-day course of other commonly used oral antimicrobials, administered two to four times a day, for the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract and skin and skin-structure infections.
		Azithromycin may also be used in the future to treat opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients.
	www.theannals.com /cgi/content/abstract/26/10/1253 (647 words)

	Azithromycin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Azithromycin prevents bacterial cells from manufacturing specific proteins necessary for their survival.
		The safety and effectiveness of azithromycin use in patients under 16 years of age have not been established, although no special problems are expected.
		Azithromycin is useful only against bacteria that are susceptible to its effects.
	www.wholehealthmd.com /refshelf/drugs_view/1,1524,47,00.html (614 words)

	MedlinePlus Drug Information: Azithromycin (Systemic) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Azithromycin (az-ith-roe-MYE-sin) is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.
		Azithromycin may be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
		Azithromycin capsules and pediatric oral suspension should be taken at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after meals.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202642.html (1366 words)

	azithromycin - [Medication]
		Azithromycin is in a class of drugs called macrolide antibiotics.
		Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
		Azithromycin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby.
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/multum/d00091a1.htm (1074 words)

	Zithromax Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Azithromycin - RxList Monographs
		Azithromycin, as the dihydrate, is a white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C
		Zithromax is supplied for oral administration as film-coated, modified capsular shaped tablets containing azithromycin dihydrate equivalent to 250 mg azithromycin and the following inactive ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, pregelatinized starch, sodium croscarmellose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, titanium dioxide, triacetin and DandC red #30 aluminum lake.
		Zithromax for oral suspension is supplied in bottles containing azithromycin dihydrate powder equivalent to 300 mg, 600 mg, 900 mg, or 1200 mg azithromycin per bottle and the following inactive ingredients: sucrose; sodium phosphate; tribasic; anhydrous; hydroxypropyl cellulose; xanthan gum; FDandC red #40; and spray dried artificial cherry, creme de vanilla and banana flavors.
	www.rxlist.com /cgi/generic/azith.htm (287 words)

	Azithromycin, Zithromax
		Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
		While this interaction has not been reported with azithromycin, until more is known, azithromycin and digitalis-containing products should be used only under the direct supervision of a doctor trained in their use.
		Azithromycin tablets may be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole, without cutting, chewing, or crushing.
	www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1094000.html (991 words)

	Long-term Azithromycin Helps Children With CF
		A macrolide antibiotic’s ability to enhance survival in a similar lung condition prompted researchers to test long-term azithromycin therapy in children with CF.[1] Compared with placebo, azithromycin (250 to 500 mg/d for four to six months) significantly improved forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and reduced the number of additional antibiotics prescribed.
		“Azithromycin, on a long-term basis, provides a significant benefit to a sufficiently large number of children to merit its use as a treatment in those who are not responding to conventional agents,” said Mark Rosenthal, FRCPCH, consultant in pediatric respiratory medicine at Royal Brompton Hospital, London.
		Azithromycin treatment alone yielded improvement over placebo in FEV1, FVC, and mid-expiratory flow (median differences, 11.5%, 7.3%, and 21.9%, respectively), but azithromycin with simultaneous DNAse treatment did not (median differences, –3.6%, –4.5%, and –9.5%, respectively).
	www.pulmonaryreviews.com /dec02/pr_dec02_azithromycin.html (477 words)

	ADAP drugs: azithromycin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Azithromycin is an antibiotic used in combination with other drugs as preventive treatment against both toxoplasmosis and MAC.
		Azithromycin can cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea, as well as dizziness and sensitivity to sunlight.
		To treat toxoplasmosis, azithromycin is used in combination with pyrimethamine at an initial dose of 1000 mg followed by 500 mg per day.
	www.aegis.com /factshts/network/access/drugs/azit.html (373 words)

	Azithromycin And Infants - DrGreene.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Azithromycin (Zithromax) is a fairly new antibiotic with few side effects.
		Azithromycin (Zithromax) has become very popular because it is pleasant to take and very convenient (once daily dosing for 5 days).
		For this reason, azithromycin (along with erythromycin, an older antibiotic in the same class) is not recommended for use in children under 6 months of age.
	www.drgreene.com /21_678.html (362 words)

	azithromycin (Zithromax) - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug interactions by MedicineNet.com
		Azithromycin, like all macrolide antibiotics, prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their ability to make proteins.
		PRESCRIBED FOR: Azithromycin is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and sinuses.
		It is recommended that azithromycin not be taken at the same time as aluminum- or magnesium- based antacids, such as Mylanta or Maalox because antacids will bind the azithromycin and prevent it from being absorbed from the intestine.
	www.medicinenet.com /azithromycin/article.htm (564 words)

	Azithromycin - Patient UK
		Azithromycin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as infections of the chest, mouth and ear by killing or stopping the growth of the bacteria responsible.
		Azithromycin is available in capsule and oral solution form.
		Azithromycin may cause your skin to become more sensitive to sunlight than it usually is. Try to avoid the sun and sunbeds until you know how your skin reacts or use a suncream higher than factor 15.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/30002446 (872 words)

	Azithromycin
		Azithromycin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis; pneumonia; sexually transmitted diseases (STD); and infections of the ears, lungs, skin, and throat.
		Azithromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics.
		Stopping azithromycin too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
	www.safemedication.com /displaydrug.cfm?id=697037 (643 words)

	Bacteriologic Efficacies of Oral Azithromycin and Oral Cefaclor in Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Infants and Young ...
		Azithromycin quantitation was done by calculating the peak height ratio for azithromycin divided by that for the internal
		Of the 63 patients in the azithromycin group, 62 completed at least 10 days of follow-up and thus were clinically evaluable.
		Azithromycin: a critical review of the first azilide antibiotic and its role in pediatric practice.
	aac.asm.org /cgi/content/full/44/1/43 (6140 words)

	News - Five-Day Course of Azithromycin Effective in Children with Uncomplicated Typhoid Fever
		A 5-day course of azithromycin appears to be effective in the treatment of uncomplicated typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
		A previous report had demonstrated that the duration of azithromycin therapy for uncomplicated typhoid fever in adults could be decreased to 5 days.
		The children were treated daily for 5 days with either 20 mg/kg per day oral azithromycin, to a maximum dose of 1000 mg/day or 75 mg/day intravenous ceftriaxone, to a maximum dose of 2.5 g/day.
	www.docguide.com /news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256E610027831A (562 words)

	Azithromycin Articles
		The doses of azithromycin used in this study were below the doses that might be effective against pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium which affects patients with cystic fibrosis.
		Azithromycin paired with timentin, piperacillin/tazobactam, ceftazidime, meropenem, imipenem, ciprofloxacin, travofloxacin, chloramphenicol, and tobramycin had synergistic activity against 0 - 12% of isolates.
		Azithromycin Reduces Inflammation, Restores Chloride Transplant in CF (Reuters Health) Nov 14 - Azithromycin is a promising new treatment for cystic fibrosis because it reduces inflammation and also restores some degree of chloride transport in CF airway epithelial cells, researchers reported Friday at the 14th annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference.
	www.sharktank.org /Azith.html (3419 words)

	Azithromycin (Systemic) - MayoClinic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		However, azithromycin has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.
		It is not known whether azithromycin passes into breast milk.
		Azithromycin tablets and adult single dose oral suspension may be taken with or without food.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/drug-information/DR202642 (1370 words)

	Azithromycin oral - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest
		AZITHROMYCIN (Zithromax®) is a macrolide antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacterial cells.
		Azithromycin also treats sexually transmitted vaginal or urinary tract infections caused by chlamydia.
		Contact your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get an allergic reaction to azithromycin, such as rash, itching, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
	www.drugdigest.org /DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,61\|Azithromycin+oral,00.html (649 words)

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