Azithromycin is an antibacterial prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain infections, such as:1  Various bacterial respiratory diseases, including pneumonia and acute sinus and ear infections.2  Pelvic inflammatory disease. 3  Genital ulcer disease.zithromycin can also be used âoff-labelâ to prevent and treat other opportunistic infections of HIV infection. âOff-labelâ use refers to use of an FDA-approved medicine in a manner different from that described on the medicine label.
How to Grow Bean Sprouts Indoors. Bean sprouts are a raw, crunchy vegetable found in many Asian and health food dishes. They are remarkably easy to grow indoors, and the process only takes a few days to complete. Growing bean sprouts indoors is an ideal endeavor for individuals interested in learning how to grow their own food, and it is also a fun project for kids since they actually get to see the sprouts grow.
Sprouts from mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) have been used for food since ancient times. These sprouts have nutrient value similar to asparagus and mushroom, which contain high quantities of Vitamin A. Sprouts can be canned or frozen in addition to eating them fresh. Mung bean seeds can be purchased from mail-order commercial seed companies and health food chain stores. (Caution: Regardless of the source, do not use seeds that have been treated with a fungicide. Treated seeds are inedible and may be recognized by the pink or green colored coating.)