Always discuss possible side effects with a healthcare provider who knows your medical history. Azithromycin oral tablet can interact with other medications, vitamins , or herbs you may be taking.
An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. Taking azithromycin with certain medications raises your risk of side effects from these drugs. Examples of drugs that interact with azithromycin include:. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions.
Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. For people with myasthenia gravis: If you have myasthenia gravis, taking this drug may worsen your symptoms.
Be sure to discuss your condition with your doctor before taking azithromycin. For people with certain heart problems: If you have an abnormal heart rhythm, including a condition called QT prolongation, taking this drug can increase your risk of having an arrhythmia that may be fatal. People with decompensated uncontrolled heart failure are also at risk. Ask your doctor if this drug is safe for you. One study in pregnant rats did show increased risk of fetal death and delays in development after birth.
Azithromycin does pass into the breast milk of lactating women. These side effects may include diarrhea, vomiting, and rash. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:. Typical dosage is mg once per day for 3 days. Your doctor may also prescribe mg taken as a single dose on day 1, followed by mg once per day on days 2 through 5. Your doctor may prescribe mg taken in a single dose on day 1, followed by mg once per day on days 2 through 5.
Your doctor may prescribe mg in a single dose on day 1, followed by mg once per day on days 2 through 5. For treatment , typical dosage is mg once per day, taken with the drug ethambutol. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages.
Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Azithromycin is typically used for short-term treatment. For azithromycin to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times. If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. If you stop your treatment early, your infection could come back.
If your doctor has prescribed azithromycin capsules, you should take them at least 1 hour before food or 2 hours after eating. Azithromycin liquid is available for children and people who find it difficult to swallow tablets. If you or your child are taking azithromycin as a liquid, it'll usually be made up for you by your pharmacist. The medicine will come with a syringe or spoon to help you measure the right amount.
If you don't have one, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the right amount. The liquid can have a bitter aftertaste, so it can be a good idea to offer children a drink of fruit juice afterwards.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next one. In this case, just leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as normal. Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one.
If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for other ways to remember your medicine. Taking an extra dose of azithromycin by accident is unlikely to harm you or your child. It may, however, increase the chance of temporary side effects, such as feeling or being sick or diarrhoea.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you're worried, or if you or your child accidentally take more than 1 extra dose. Like all medicines, azithromycin can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. These common side effects of azithromycin happen in more than 1 in people.
Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away:. In rare cases it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to azithromycin. These aren't all the side effects of azithromycin.
For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. Azithromycin isn't normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. But your doctor may prescribe it if the benefits of taking azithromycin are greater than the risks. Tell your doctor if you're taking these medicines before you start azithromycin:. You should also let your doctor know if you're taking any medicines for an irregular heartbeat arrhythmia , such as amiodarone or sotalol.
Azithromycin can sometimes affect your heartbeat, so it's best not to take it with other medicines that have the same side effect. For this reason, it's important that you tell your doctor if you're taking medicines that can affect your heartbeat as a side effect.
Check the leaflets that come with your medicines and talk to a pharmacist or your doctor if you have any worries. There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies or supplements alongside azithromycin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
Azithromycin is from a group of medicines called macrolide antibiotics. It can be taken by people who are allergic to penicillin. It is important to complete the prescribed course unless you are told to stop. Otherwise your infection could come back. Any side-effects are usually mild.
The most common are diarrhoea, feeling sick nausea and headache. Azithromycin is prescribed to treat acute bacterial infections, such as respiratory infections , ear infections , skin infections and some genital infections.
It can be taken by adults and children. It works by stopping the bacteria causing the infection from multiplying. Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking azithromycin it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:.
Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. These may be symptoms of a condition called infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
Azithromycin may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. It may occur 2 months or more after you stop using this medicine. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make the diarrhea worse or make it last longer. If you or your child have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your doctor. This medicine can cause changes in heart rhythms, such as a condition called QT prolongation.
It may change the way your heart beats and cause fainting or serious side effects in some patients. Contact your doctor right away if you or your child have any symptoms of heart rhythm problems, such as fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeats.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:.
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