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Prescription onlyMacrolide antibiotic
Azithromycin
Brand names
AzithralZithromaxAzee
Uses
Respiratory, skin and certain sexually transmitted bacterial infections.
How it works
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding the 50S ribosomal subunit.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
Serious side effects
- QT prolongation
- Liver injury (rare)
Who should not take it
Known macrolide allergy; significant liver disease.
Drug interactions
Caution with QT-prolonging drugs and antacids.
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Pregnancy category
B — No evidence of risk in humans
Sources: WHO · ICMR