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No. Azithromycin is an antibiotic. Antibiotics only work to kill or control growth of bacteria. The flu is not caused by bacteria, so antibiotics are ineffective to treat it. Influenza is caused by viruses.

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Does azithromycin help with a severe cold or flu?

No. Antibiotics do not help viral infections such as the cold or flu. Antibiotics are specifically for helping with treatment of bacterial infections or for preventing bacterial infections and do nothing to an inanimate virus.


Does azithromycin cure trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis?

Azithromycin is not typically used to treat trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis. Trichomoniasis is usually treated with metronidazole or tinidazole, while bacterial vaginosis is often treated with antibiotics like metronidazole or clindamycin. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.


What is the Pka value of Azithromycin?

The pKa value of azithromycin is around 8.4.


Why azithromycine is superior than macrolide?

Azithromycin is a macrolide derivative referred to as an azalide. It was approved for clinical use in 1992 and has several advantages over traditional macrolides such as erythromycin. Azithromycin is more acid stable and therefore has greater oral bioavailability. It has a longer half life and thus can be administered once daily. Azithromycin also achieves higher tissue concentrations and enhanced antimicrobial activity compared with erythromycin.Finally, azithromycin has a lower incidence of adverse side effects and drug interactions than other macrolides. In obstetrics and gynecology, azithromycin is of primary value for treatment of respiratory tract infections and chlamydial infections. Azithromycin is a macrolide derivative referred to as an azalide. It was approved for clinical use in 1992 and has several advantages over traditional macrolides such as erythromycin. Azithromycin is more acid stable and therefore has greater oral bioavailability. It has a longer half life and thus can be administered once daily. Azithromycin also achieves higher tissue concentrations and enhanced antimicrobial activity compared with erythromycin.Finally, azithromycin has a lower incidence of adverse side effects and drug interactions than other macrolides. In obstetrics and gynecology, azithromycin is of primary value for treatment of respiratory tract infections and chlamydial infections.


Is the flu caused by a bacterial or viral infection?

Influenza is caused by a virus. its straight up a virus...

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No. Antibiotics do not help viral infections such as the cold or flu. Antibiotics are specifically for helping with treatment of bacterial infections or for preventing bacterial infections and do nothing to an inanimate virus.


Does Swine Flu cures by itself like a regular flu or needs special tratment?

There is no cure for Swine Flu.


Can strawberries cure flu?

The flu is a virus, and viruses have no cure, so really your only line of defense is your immune system. Strawberries and can help treat the flu on account of the vitamins it has, but really the best way to cure your flu is just to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and make sure to ingest vitamin C.


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swine flu is fake. it doesn't excist.


Will azithromycin capsules cure chlamydia if taken just after a meal?

Yes it will; it is OK to take this drug with a meal.