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What is Azithromycin used to treat?
What is Azithromycin used to treat?
- Skin rashes and allergies
- Muscle cramps and spasms
- Headaches and migraines
- Middle ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia (correct)
What are common side effects of Azithromycin?
What are common side effects of Azithromycin?
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (correct)
- Joint pain, fever, cough
- Dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision
- Constipation, abdominal pain, loss of appetite
How does Azithromycin work?
How does Azithromycin work?
- By decreasing the production of protein, stopping bacterial growth (correct)
- By reducing inflammation in the body
- By targeting viruses directly
- By increasing the production of protein, promoting bacterial growth
When was Azithromycin discovered?
When was Azithromycin discovered?
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Is Azithromycin safe to use during pregnancy?
Is Azithromycin safe to use during pregnancy?
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Azithromycin Overview
- Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and infections of the skin and soft tissues.
Side Effects
- Common side effects of Azithromycin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and headache.
- Less common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, and allergic reactions such as hives, itching, and difficulty breathing.
Mechanism of Action
- Azithromycin works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial protein, which is necessary for bacterial growth and replication.
- It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, preventing peptide translocation and inhibiting protein synthesis.
History of Discovery
- Azithromycin was discovered in 1980 by a team of researchers at the pharmaceutical company Pliva in Croatia.
Usage During Pregnancy
- Azithromycin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy, as it falls under category B in the FDA's pregnancy category system.
- However, Azithromycin should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks, and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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