Overview

AZITHROMYCIN   What is azithromycin (Zithromax). Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis, and sexually transmitted diseases. It works by preventing bacteria from making proteins. Without proteins, bacteria cannot survive and die. Azithromycin is commonly prescribed in the outpatient setting under the name “Z-pack.”   Can azithromycin help with long-COVID. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, azithromycin had gained some headway as a potential treatment option for COVID-19 due to its antiviral properties and modifying effects on the immune system.

How it works:

Binds to 50S ribosomal unit causing disruption of protein synthesis of bacteria

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 250mg, 500mg ; Oral suspension - 100mg/5mL, 200mg/5mL ; Injection (powder for reconstitution) - 500mg/ vial ; opthalmic suspension -

Common Usage: Community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, COPD exacerbation, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), genital ulcer disease, acute bacterial sinusitis, uncomplicated skin structure, urethritis, Cervicitis