Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON REFUNDABLE ***THIS MEDICATION IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK WITH NO IN STOCK DATE*** Zithromax Tablets (azithromycin) Azithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin and clarithromycin (Biaxin). It is effective against a wide variety of bacteria organisms such as Hemophilus influenzae Streptococcus pneumoniae Mycoplasma pneumoniae Staphylococcus aureus and mycobacterium avium and many others. It is unusual in that it stays in the body for quite a while allowing for once a day dosing and for shorter treatment courses for most infections. Azithromycin like all macrolide antibiotics prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their ability to make proteins. Due to the differences in the way proteins are made in bacteria and humans the macrolide antibiotics do not interfere with humans' ability to make proteins. Azithromycin is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of the middle ear tonsillitis throat infections laryngitis bronchitis pneumonia and sinuses. It is also effective against certain sexually transmitted infectious diseases such as nongonococcal urethritis and cervicitis. Directions for Use: Use as Directed by Your Veterinarian DRUG INTERACTIONS: Unlike erythromycin and clarithromycin azithromycin is generally considered free of interactions with most other medicines. It is recommended that azithromycin not be taken at the same time as aluminum- or magnesium- based antacids such as Mylanta or Maalox because antacids will bind the azithromycin and prevent it from being absorbed from the intestine. PREGNANCY: Studies in animals suggest no important effects on the fetus. Azithromycin therefore can be used in pregnancy if the physician feels that it is clearly necessary. NURSING MOTHERS: It is not known if azithromycin is secreted in breast milk. SIDE EFFECTS: Azithromycin is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are diarrhea or loose stools nausea abdominal pain and vomiting each of which may occur in fewer than one in twenty animals who receive azithromycin. STORAGE: Capsules should be kept below 30°C (86°F). Suspension should be kept between 5° and 30°C (41° and 86°F). Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
