Azitromycin - antibiotic, produced in the form of tablets with a protective sheath. It is a relatively new tool effectively preventing the reproduction of pathogens, by stopping the synthesis of bacterial proteins. Classic drug, safe for your health, due to the right use.
Efficiency and properties of azithromycin
If microorganisms do not have congenital or acquired azithromycin resistance, there are enough three-day drug reception courses for cure. In some cases, an intravenously can be administered, but a specialist consultation is always necessary. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is observed 2-3 hours after the reception, completely excreted by the liver, evenly distributing in the body. Leaves fabrics for 35 - 50 hours, depending on the dosage and speed of metabolism. Useful influence is maintained on average throughout the week after a full course of treatment.
What diseases treats azithromycin?
Azithromycin is effective for various diseases, the list of which we will give below. It is worth remembering that self-treatment and the wrong diagnosis can only harm, and not speed up the recovery. Therefore, these examples are recommended only for acquaintance with the action of the medicine:
- diseases of the upper \\ lower respiratory tract (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis, some types of pneumonia);
- infectious lesions of the skin \\ soft tissues (early stages of lime disease, pyodermium, face, etc.; in particular cases - for the treatment of acne);
- some diseases of the urinary organs (urethritis, cervicitis);
- gastrointestinal disorders caused by Helicobacter Pilori (ulcers, gastritis).
How to take azithromycin?
The antibiotic considered is able to cause an allergic reaction based on individual intolerance. It is impossible to take together with the means containing ergotamine or its derivatives. Tablets are used 1 time per day, rich in boiled water. It is advisable to use azithromycin an hour before meals or 2 after it. In case of infections of tissues or respiratory tract, one-time dose will be 500 mg. For the treatment of acne, after a three-day reception, they continue to drink for another 9 weeks, once every 7 days of 1 tablet. With genital infections - 2 tablets 1 time, without repetition. For the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract - 2 tablets per day, combining with other prescribed drugs.
Contraindications and side effects of azithromycin
Azithromycin does not give children weighing less than 45 kg., With caution used on "renal" and "liver" patients. In the rest of the patients, side effects occur extremely rare. The appearance of headaches, irritability, anxiety, hyperactivity, vision disorders, diarrhea, rash, hepatitis, feelings of fatigue, changes in laboratory tests.
Reception along with food impairs suction. In parallel, monitoring the development of drug resistant infections. Azitromycin can reduce or enhance the effect of a huge number of other drugs, which is why the co-use of drugs should monitor the doctor or pharmacist.
Store medicine recommended in a dark, dry, inaccessible place for children, with a temperature of no more than + 25 degrees. Recommended by recipe, with an expiration date of 2 years.
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