Azithromycin

Macrolide Azithromycin

The macrolides, which include azithromycin, are part of antibiotics administered through General. Their antibacterial spectrum covers gram positive cocci and germs in cell recovery. This limitation of spectrum is shared by the entire macrolide family and does not spare latest molecules, as Azithromycin, which makes a pharmacokinetic or broadening the spectrum on mycobacteria.

Antibiotic Azithromycin

As part of the family of macrolides, component of the group of azalides, azithromycin is an antibacterial antibiotics prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections, such as the soft tissue infections, genitourinary infections, STDs type Chlamidia, toxoplasmosis, or respiratory tract infections (bacterial pneumonia). The antibacterial Azithromycin can also be used to treat or prevent infections type MAC (Mycobacterum Avum Complex). The azithromycin is a molecule derived from erythromycin, obtained by adding a nitrogen atom in the lactone ring of erythromycin A. Macrolides and Azithromycin in particular, must be considered as an alternative in case of intolerance to beta-lactams, as a result of the emergence of resistant strains SBHA.

Modes of administration of Azithromycin

The Technology CelDis ®, which is owned by CLL PHARMA, allows to condition the arithromycin in the form of easily soluble tablets in a glass of water. The dose to prescribe depends on the disease to treat, the arithromycin is usually prescribed in doses ranging from 500 to 1200 mg, taken daily or weekly. The tablets of azithromycin proposed by CLL PHARMA are measured in 250 or 500mg. The azithromycin has to be taken between meals at least two hours before or after. In case of forgetting, it is necessary to take the dose as soon as possible, but not to double the following taking. The azithromycin has proved its effectiveness in short traitement, and should be used as such, a 3 to 5 days treatment period should be sufficient.

Secondary effects of Azithromycin

In some cases, fortunately rare, side effects can be observed : skin allergies can occur, digestive upset, ranging from simple nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, to abdominal pain, can occur. A photosensitivity may appear, it is therefore strongly advised to take precautions in case of a sun exposure, a skin reaction is always possible.

Indications drug for Arithromycin

The pharmacokinetics macrolide classic is amended in the old subject, and therefore requires special supervision in this age group, especially because of drug interactions (with antivitamins K, digoxin), through inhibition of cytochrome P450. The new molecules which include azithromycin, half-life longer, are much better tolerated, we must emphasize their use.