azithromycin

Azithromycin is an antibiotic marketed in the United States under the name Zithromax. Worldwide you find the drug under a variety of brand names and generic labels. Azithromycin is used to treat bacterial infections like bronchitis; pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), as well as ear, lung, skin, and throat infections, and early Lyme disease. It is taken by mouth in tablet form or as an oral suspension (liquid) once a day for 1-5 days. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Possible side effects of using the medication include upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, or mild skin rash. Antibiotics cannot used to combat colds, flu, or other viral infections.
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