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To date, there have been no reports of resistance to azithromycin in chlamydia. The CDC believes there is no need for repeat testing to ensure that azithromycin cured the infection.
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Does azithromycin cure chlamydia?
Both medications are listed by the CDC for treatment of chlamydia. Doxycycline used to be cheaper, and azithromycin easier to take, but since the 2013 doxycycline shortage started, azithromycin is both cheaper and easier.
What do men take for chlamydia?
In the US, typically azithromycin or doxycycline, same as for women.
Is azithromycin used only for chlamydia?
No it does not; azithromycin is used to kill numerous bacteria.
Does the treatment for chlamydia also cure chlamydia in your throat?
It can if the sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection. Antibiotics can help with strep throat and other bacterial sore throats, but most sore throats are caused by viruses like the cold and flu. Antibiotics do not help when the cause of the sore throat is a viral infection.
What dosage to take of azithromycin?
1G azithromycin NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO TREAT CHLAMYDIA.
Does primaquine cure chlamydia?
Mefloquine is an antiprotozoal, and does not treat bacterial infections. It will not cure chlamydia.
What is the best treatment for chlamydia if you have liver disease?
The first line treatments for chlamydia, azithromycin and doxycycline, require no dosage adjustment in liver disease. Talk with your health care provider about effective and safe treatment specific to your medical history.
Does nitrofurantoin cure chlamydia?
Nitrofurantoin does not cure chlamydia. You should see a doctor and have a treatment. Typical treatments for chlamydia include doxycycline, azithromycin or herbal medicine called Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill.
Which medication is used in the form of powder to cure chlamydia?
Azithromycin powder in a 1g dose is sometimes used to treat chlamydia.
What broad spectrum antibiotic is used on chlamydia and works at the ribosome?
Azithromycin is the broad spectrum antibiotic that kills chlamydia by working at the ribosome.
What happens if you put your antibiotic for chlamydia in a drink?
Some chlamydia treatments can be dissolved. Talk to your pharmacist about options. There is a 1g azithromycin powder treatment for chlamydia meant to be mixed with liquid.
What is the other medication that begins with a T you take for chlamydia other than Azithromycin?
Tetracycline.
