SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Azithromycin

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Azithromycin

Azithromycin has 56 Side Effects total
22 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently

Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Azithromycin

Uses of Azithromycin

USES:
Azithromycin is an antibiotic (macrolide-type). This single-dose form of the medication is used to treat certain infections, including genital infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

This form of azithromycin is not intended for use by children.

Azithromycin has 22 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Hearing Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Liver Tissue Death - Hepatic Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action - Neuromuscular Blockade is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin

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Azithromycin has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Azithromycin Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Azithromycin

Azithromycin Drug-Drug Interactions

Azithromycin has interactions of severe seriousness with 9 drug(s):

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Amiodarone. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Amiodarone Hcl In D5w. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Cordarone. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Cordarone Iv. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Orap. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Pacerone. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Pimozide. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Typhoid Vaccine. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has 1 severe interactions with Vivotif Berna Vaccine. Click here to see them

Azithromycin has interactions of serious seriousness with 55 drug(s).

Azithromycin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 162 drug(s).

Azithromycin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Azithromycin has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Azithromycin.

Azithromycin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Jaundice - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Contraindication Warnings

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Hearing Disorder - Hearing Problem is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Azithromycin has 22 related brands and strengths:

Azasite 1 % Eye Drops

Azithromycin 1 % Eye Drops

Azithromycin 1 Gram Oral Packet

Azithromycin 100 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Azithromycin 200 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Azithromycin 250 Mg Tab

Azithromycin 500 Mg Iv Solution

Azithromycin 500 Mg Tab

Azithromycin 600 Mg Tab

Azithromycin Er 2 Gram/60 Ml Oral Susp

Zithromax 1 Gram Oral Packet

Zithromax 100 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Zithromax 200 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Zithromax 250 Mg Tab

Zithromax 500 Mg Iv Solution

Zithromax 500 Mg Tab

Zithromax 600 Mg Tab

Zithromax Tri-Pak 500 Mg Tab

Zithromax Z-Pak 250 Mg Tab

Zmax 2 Gram/60 Ml Oral Susp

Zmax Adult-Pediatric 2 Gram/60 Ml Oral Susp

Zmax Pediatric 2 Gram/60 Ml Oral Susp

Azithromycin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.