Manufacturer
DUOPHARMA MANUFACTURING (BANGI) SDN BHD
Contents
Azithromycin
Indication
Lower resp tract infections including bronchitis & pneumonia; skin & soft tissue infections; acute otitis media & upper resp tract infections including sinusitis & pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Eradication of streptococci from the oropharynx. Uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis & non-multiresistant Neisseria gonorrhoea. Alone or in combination w/ rifabutin, for prophylaxis against Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) infection.
Instruction
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Drug interaction
Reduced peak serum conc w/ antacids. Raised digoxin levels. Increased phosphorylated zidovudine conc. Monitor prothrombin time w/ atorvastatin co-administration. Monitor cyclosporin levels. Decreased Cmax w/ fluconazole. Increased conc by nelfinavir.