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It's an antibiotic used to treat infections.
Azithromycin (Zithromax®) is a prescription antibiotic licensed to treat a number of infections in both children and adults. Some of these azithromycin uses include:
* Treatment of bacterial infections * Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Bacterial Infections
Azithromycin is most commonly used to treat the following infections:
* Respiratory infections, such as bronchitis * Ear infections (otitis media) * Sinus infections (sinusitis) * Pneumonia * Throat infections (tonsillitis/pharyngitis) * Skin infections, such as cellulitis, folliculitis, or impetigo * Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Azithromycin may also be used to treat a number of other more uncommon bacterial infections.
Azithromycin is not effective against any infection caused by a virus, such as the flu, stomach flu, or common cold.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, represent a group of infections that are transmitted among people via direct sexual contact. People who have been infected with an STD usually experience painful discharge and a number of various symptoms that accompany inflammation of the cervix or urethra. Azithromycin is commonly used to treat STDs such as:
* Gonorrhea * Chlamydia * Chancroid.
Azithromycin has been approved to treat the same infections in children that it is used to treat in adults. Some of these infections include:
* Respiratory infections, such as bronchitis * Ear infections (otitis media) * Sinus infections (sinusitis) * Pneumonia * Throat infections (tonsillitis/pharyngitis) * Skin infections * Pelvic inflammatory disease.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoFor a STD, zithromax generally is used to treat chlamydia.
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∙ 13y agoAzithromycin is an azalide antibiotic, part of the macrolide family of antibacterials.
It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is used to treat a wide variety of Infectious Diseases.
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∙ 10y agoDid you mean Zithromax? If so, it is used to treat bacterial infections.
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∙ 10y agoZithromax is a prescription medicine used to treat certain bacterial infections.
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∙ 12y agoIt's an antibiotic.
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Does zithromax treat bacterial infections?
Zithromax treats susceptible bacterial infections.
Well zithromax treat a yeast infection?
No, Zithromax treats bacterial infections. It is not effective against fungal infections like yeast.
Will zithromax treat e coli?
It may be effective against some but it is not the best choice.
Can a Zithromax Tri-Pak cure chlamydia?
1 gm of zithromax is required to treat chlamydia, taken in 1 dose. A Zithromax Tri-Pak contains three pills of 500 mg each. Take two of these in one dose to cure chlamydia.
Will zithromax cure a bladder infection?
Zithromax can be used occasionally to treat UTIs, but there are many antibiotics that have better coverage for the bacteria that cause UTIs such as Bactrim DS.
What class drug is zithromax?
Zithromax is a macrolide
Can you treat sinus infection with amox clav 875mg tablets?
Absolutely. It is a better bet than Zithromax.
Is zithromax an aminoglycoside?
No, Zithromax is a macrolide.
Is there a generic for zithromax?
Yes, azithromycin is generic for Zithromax.
Is xithromax okay for toddlers?
In children, Zithromax can be used to treat acute otitis media (ear infections), community acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throIn children, Zithromax can be used to treat acute otitis media (ear infections), community acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throat). Keep in mind that Zithromax is not usually considered to be a first line antibiotic though. For example, penicillin should usually be used for strep throat, and Zithromax is used only if a child is allergic to penicillin. (Information obtained from ABOUT.COM)
Is there a generic drug for zithromax?
Yes, azithromycin is generic for Zithromax.
Can zithromax cause bladder infection?
Zithromax does not cause bladder infection.
