It is an unusual antibiotic in that it stays in the body for quite a while (has a long half-life), allowing for once-a-day dosing and for shorter treatment courses for most infections. The FDA approved azithromycin in November 1991. PRESCRIBED FOR: Azithromycin is effective against susceptible bacteria causing: 1  otitis media (infection of the middle ear), 2  tonsillitis, 3  laryngitis, 4  bronchitis, 5  pneumonia, 6  sinusitis, 7  uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections,
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It is effective against a wide variety of bacteria such as Hemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, mycobacterium avium, and many others. Azithromycin, like all macrolide antibiotics, prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their ability to make proteins. Because of the differences in the way proteins are made in bacteria and humans, the macrolide antibiotics do not interfere with production of proteins in humans.
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Best Answer: No it is a derivative of Erythromycin. Its also called a Zpack. If you are allergic to penicillin and you have no allergies to erythromycin then you can take the azithromycin.
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Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and upset stomach. An allergic reaction or a type of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile is possible. No harm has been found with use during pregnancy. Its safety during breastfeeding is unclear but likely okay. Azithromycin is an azalide, a type of macrolide antibiotic.
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A: Z-Pak (azithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic which is used to treat various bacterial infections. The most common side effects with Z-Pak are diarrhea and nausea. Other side effects with Z-Pak include photosensitivity or sensitivity to the sun and UV radiation.
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Azithromycin is an acid-stable antibiotic, so it can be taken orally with no need of protection from gastric acids. It is readily absorbed, but absorption is greater on an empty stomach. Time to peak concentration (T max) in adults is 2.1 to 3.2 hours for oral dosage forms.
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Azithromycin is the generic name for a prescription drug available as Zithromax, Zmax, and Z-Pak. The drug is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as cat-scratch disease, ear infections, infections of the skin or surrounding tissue, and throat or tonsil infections.
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Doctors may also prescribe azithromycin for genital infections and sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, infections of the urethra or cervix, genital ulcers, and severe pelvic inflammatory disease. Azithromycin belongs to group of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics.
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Azithromycin is also used to treat lung and other respiratory infections, such as bronchitis, sinusitis, community acquired pneumonia, some cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and whooping cough (pertussis).
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This includes middle ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea, and certain other intestinal infections. It may also be used for a number of sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia and gonorrhea infections. Along with other medications, it may also be used for malaria.
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is azithromycin penicillin based
Azithromycin Penicillin is not based. No, azithromycin is not penicillin based.