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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Azithromycin For Oral Suspension Generic Name & Formulations General Description Azithromycin (as dihydrate) 100mg/5mL, 200mg/5mL; pwd for oral susp. Pharmacological Class Macrolide (azalide). See Also How Supplied Tabs—30; Z-Pak (6×250mg tabs)—3; Tri-Pak (3×500mg tabs)—3; Oral susp, Single-dose packets—contact supplier Manufacturer Mechanism of Action Azithromycin acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms and, thus, interferes with microbial protein synthesis. Azithromycin For Oral Suspension Indications Indications Mild to moderate susceptible infections including acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD, acute bacterial sinusitis, acute otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, uncomplicated skin and skin structure, urethritis, cervicitis, chancroid in men. Treatment and prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection. Azithromycin For Oral Suspension Dosage and Administration Adult Use packets only for doses equal to 1g. COPD: 500mg once daily for 3 days; or 500mg once for 1 day, then 250mg once daily for 4 days. Sinusitis: 500mg once daily for 3 days. Community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, skin and skin structure: 500mg once for 1 day, then 250mg once daily for 4 days. Nongonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, chancroid: 1g as a single dose. Urethritis, cervicitis due to N. gonorrhoeae: 2g as a single dose. MAC prevention (alone or combined with rifabutin): 1200mg once weekly. MAC treatment (combined with ethambutol): 600mg once daily. Children Use oral susp (not packets). Otitis media: Administration May take with or without food. Shake well before each use. Keep tightly closed. After mixing, store at room temperature and use within 10 days. Discard after full dosing is completed. Nursing Considerations May
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