A macrolide antibiotic, Zithromax is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract and urinary tract.

How the drug is taken?

Zithriomax comes in tablet and oral suspension forms. Zithromax tablet has to be used one hour before food or two hours after meals. On the other hand, Zithromax oral suspension can be used with food or in empty stomach.

When you are on Zithromax medication, never stop the medicine in the midst of a dosage after you see some improvements. If you want better results, complete the whole dosage.

What about missed dose/overdose

There is nothing to worry if a dose is missed. You can have the missed dose as soon as you relaise it. Well, if it is almost time for the next dosage, never take the missed drug. Taking two Zithromax drug can only complicatre things.

Well, if you feel of having taken a Zithromax overdose, immediately contact your physician. The overdose Zithromax symptoms include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and stomach upset.

What to discuss with the doctor

It is that you are advised to use Zithromax after consulting the doctor. When talking to your doctor talk about all the health conditions, both present and past. This will give an idea to the doctor about Zithromax prescription.

The doctor might go for dosage adjustments and also may perform special tests if you have the following health conditions: heart rhythm disorders, liver/kidney problems, myasthenia gravis and history of Long QT syndrome.

If pregnant/breastfeeding

It is not yet known if Zithromax drug will have an adverse impact on the foetus or the new born babe. But even then it is good to infiorm the doctor if you are pregnant or hoping to conceive soon. If you cannot avoid breast feeding, then you have to discuss with the doctor about all the risks involved to your new born.

What should be avoided

Certain drugs are known to interact with Zithromax. You should have to discuss with trhe physician about all the drugs that you are using before the doctor prescribes Zithromax. Moreover,. If you have to start any new medication better tell the doctor.

Zithromax should not be taken if you are using any antacid.

After taking Zithromax, you should have to go out in the sun only after applying som sunscrean lotion or cream as the drug is sensitive to sunlight.

Side effects

As like all medicines, Zithromax also comes with allergies and side effects. Stop taking Zithromax and contact the doctor as soon as possible if you have any allergies like hives, breathing difficulty and swelling.

Certain serious side effects one can expereince after taking Zithromax include diarrhea (watery or bloody), dark urine, nausea, chest pain, uneven heartbeats, stomach pain, fever, clay-colored stools, fever and sore throat.

The Lesser known serious side effects include vomiting, mild nausea, constipation, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, tired feeling, nervous feeling, insomnia, mild itching, vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, ringing in ears and hearing problms.

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