Azithromycin
· Trade Name
Zithromycin
· Generic Name
AZITHROMYCIN
· Drug Class
Antibiotic medication
Macrolide
· How It Works
Medication inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
· Serious Side Effects
angioedema
anaphylaxis
cholestatic jaundice
pseudomembranous colitis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
QT prolongation
torsades de pointes
toxic epidermal necrolysis
· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
abdominal pain
nausea
vaginitis
dyspepsia
dizziness
rash
vomiting
anorexia
pruritus
Posted on February 24, 2009
