# Azithromycin (Azithromycin)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/azithromycin
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Azithromycin?

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It is prescribed to treat pneumonia, mycoplasma, haemophilus infections. Across the United States, 180,000 doctors prescribe Azithromycin to approximately 5.2 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Azithromycin

## Indications

Azithromycin is prescribed for several conditions including pneumonia, mycoplasma, haemophilus infections, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Pneumonia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pneumonia)
- [Mycoplasma](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/mycoplasma)
- [Haemophilus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/haemophilus-infections)
- [Skin Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/skin-diseases)
- [Infectious](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/infectious)
- [Streptococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/streptococcal-infections)
- [Protozoan Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/protozoan-infections)
- [Bacterial Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial-infections)
- [Neisseriaceae Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/neisseriaceae-infections)
- [Chlamydia Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chlamydia-infections)
- [Urethritis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urethritis)
- [Mycobacterium Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/mycobacterium-infections)

## Mechanism of action

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: macrolide antibiotics
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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