Zithromax
Safe and sure Anti-biotic; Zithromax (Azithromycin)
Introduction:
Azithromycin is one of the highest selling anti-biotic in the world and the base chemical is derived from yet another popular antibiotic, erythromycin. There is a slight difference in the molecular structure of Azithromycin compared to erythromycin. In US it is marketed under the brand name Zithromax and elsewhere it is sold under many brand names.
It is effective in combating many forms of bacterial infections. The most common infections against which Zithromax is prescribed are strep throat, mid ear infections, typhoid, pneumonia and sinusitis. It is commonly used as a favored antibiotic for children whose immune system is weakened. It has also found application in treatment of sexually transmitted diseases like Chlamydia, gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis etc.
Usage:
Azithromycin is acid stable unlike erythromycin and thus can be taken orally without any need for preventing action of the gastric acids. Though it is absorbed easily, it is found that on empty stomach is faster. Peak dosage is reached in adults after 2 to 3 hours after taking the drug. Azithromycin is quickly transmitted to regions of infections. Azithromycin has a high half life which makes it possible to maintain high level of bacteriostatic levels for a long time for several days with the help of by high dosages. There is a new formulation called Zmax which can give slow release of the antibiotic with help of liquid oral suspension of a single drug of 2 grams. This also bypasses the adverse effects on the gastrointestinal system since it is bypassed to stomach.
As a common anti-biotic it has been use in combating many types of bacterial infections. It is used in case of respiratory track infections like pneumonia, cellulitis, chancroid and cholera, acute otitis media, gastro intestinal infections like diarrhea, malaria, neisseria menengetis, pelvic inflammatory disease, Lyme disease and the list is long. It is also prescribed to prevent some sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The wide anti microbial spectrum is similar to that of erythromycin but it is found that comparatively it has more effect on gram negative bacteria.
The resistance for Azithromycin is reported.
Side effects:
Most commonly observed side effects of Azithromycin are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. It is reported that less than one percent of the patients stop the drug due to the severity of this side effects. Other reported side effects are dermatological reactions, nervousness, and anaphylaxis. It is common effects of all anti microbial drugs that pseudomembranous colitis can occur and Azithromycin is no exception.
It can also interfere with oral contraceptive drugs and for this reason other forms of contraceptives may have to be used. The taste of Azithromycin has a taste which makes it difficult to administer it to children. Very rarely some patients have reported delirium.
Brand names and Prices:
It is marketed under various brand names like Azithral, Zithrome and Aziva in India, APO-Azithromycin in Canada, Zithromax in many countries. Prices vary but usually available at about 80 USD for 30 tablets of 30 packs. It can be bought over the counter.
Zithromax (Azythromycin) is prescribed to cure different types of infections which are bacteria caused (respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections and the infections which are sexually transmitted). It is also widely used to treat pneumonia, the infection of middle ear, strep throat and tonsillitis in children. So it is a very popular medication and it is very easy to buy Zithromax online and get it delivered right up to your door. Before start taking Zithromax you should inform your personal doctor if you suffer from any of these health problems: liver disease, a history of a long QT syndrome, a heart rhythm disorder and myasthenia gravis. If not, taking Zithromax may cause very serious health problems. Don’t take the medication in case if you acieve allergy to azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, troleandomycin. Zithromax ocuupies “B” category for FDA pregnancy so it is supposed not to harm the baby you are expecting. Anyway, you should tell yore personal doctoe if you are planning the pregnancy or already pregnant. It ‘s not known for sure if the medication passes into the milk when you’re breast-feeding a baby. So tell your doctor about it as well. Be very attentive when taking Zythromax and do it just the way your doctor told and never increase or diminish the dosage or time-period of taking the medication by yourself. Every other type of infection requires different dosage and time of treatment. If you miss a dose, don’t double it at the next time of taking, just skip the missed one and keep to your schedule. Be attentive and avoid taking the following medications together with Zithromax: Maalox, Pepcid Complete, Rolaids, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia as they lessen the effect treatment with Zithromax. If you buy Zithromax online, carefully compare the prices (it usually varies from $0,5 per pill to $1 per pill) .