The two drug forms of Zithromax are azithromycin in tablet form and azithromycin which is use in oral suspension. Both contain azithromycin as an active ingredient, which is an azalide, being anmacrolide antibiotic subclass designed for oral use. Zithromax or Azithromycin is a derivative of erythromycin, but, it is chemically different from erythromycin because one methyl substituted atom of nitrogen is included in the lactone circle. Its molecular formula is C38H72N2O12, and its molecular weight is 749.0. Azithromycin, in dehydrate form, is white crystalline dust with its molecular weight being 785.0.Zithromax tablets comprise azithromycin dihydrate equal to 600 mg of azithromycin. Tablets are white, oval-shaped, coated tablets. Zithromax for use to be used as an oral suspension comes in a packet containing a single dose of azithromycin dihydrate equal to a gram of azithromycin.
Zithromax Side Effects: Seek emergency medical assistance if after taking Zithromax, you notice these allergic reactions: hives; swelling of face, tongue, throat, lips,or have difficulty breathing. Contact your doctor immediately after using Zithromax if you notice serious side effects such as Diarrhoea which is watery or contains blood, pain in the chest, erratic heartbeats, stomach pain, nausea, fever, dark urine, appetiteloss,jaundice (skin or eye yellowing); clay-colored stools, sore throat, fever, headaches or red skin.
What Precautions You Should Take While Using Zithromax: Prior to taking Zithromax, azithromycin, let your doctor or your pharmacist know if you suspect you may be allergic, or even if you have other allergies. Even the inactive ingredients of Zithromax could possibly cause an allergic reaction or similar problem. Speak to your chemist or GP for details. Before using Zithromax, tell your GP or pharmacist any relevant medical history, in particular: kidney disease, liver disease, the muscle disease known as myasthenia gravis.
Other Warnings: Zithromax can give rise to a condition which affects QT prolongation, heart rhythm. Though rarely fatal, QT prolongation at times canresult rarelyin serious, fast and/or irregular heartbeat with other symptoms (possibly severe dizziness, unconsciousness) whichrequire medical attention. Zithromax can also cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhoea or loose stools, abdominal pain or vomiting may occur. Persistence or worsening of any of these symptoms, whilst using Zithromax necessitatespromptly notifying your GP or pharmacist. Your doctor has given Zithromax for a good reason.They've judged the benefit to outweigh any side effects. The majority of people who use Zithromax don't have any major side effects. Let your GP know immediately if one of these rare but quite serious effects happen after you begin using Zithromax: hearing changes (deafness or decreased hearing), difficulty in speaking or in swallowing, eye complications (such as blurred vision or drooping eyelids), severe stomach or abdominal pain, muscle weakness, symptoms of liver difficulties (things like chronic tiredness, long term nausea or vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, or dark urine). Get medical assistance immediately should these rare but serious side effects occur after taking Zithromax: fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.
