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Azithromycin

55 known interactions (5 severe)
11 brand names

Indications

  • Mild diphtheria [confirmed or probable]
  • Prevention of secondary case of diphtheria
  • Prevention of secondary case ofHaemophilus influenzaetype b disease
  • Prevention of secondary case of invasive group A streptococcal infection in patients who are allergic to penicillin
  • Respiratory-tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft-tissue infections

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Drug Interactions

5 SevereModerate interactions

55 drug interactions identified for Azithromycin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

macrolides With intravenous use Electrolyte disturbances (predisposition to QT interval prolongation); may aggravate myasthenia gravis; predisposition to QT interval prolongation With oral use Electro...

Side Effects

macrolides Common or very common Appetite decreased; diarrhoea; dizziness; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; headache; hearing impairment; insomnia; nausea; pancreatitis; paraes...

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Brand Names

Azithral(IN)Zithromax(IN, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)+ 9 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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