Manufacturer Back to Top. Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc. Pfizer Labs Pfizer U. Generic Back to Top. Azithromycin For more information on this medication choose from the list of selections below. Zmax Drug Class Back to Top. Zmax is part of the drug class: Macrolides. Side Effects of Zmax Back to Top.
Common side effects of azithromycin in the tablet, oral solution, and injection forms include: nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach pain heartburn headache Common side effects of azithromycin in the eye drop form include: eye burning, stinging and irritation dry eye discharge coming from your eye changes to the surface of your eye blurred vision This is not a complete list of azithromycin side effects.
Zmax Interactions Back to Top. Especially tell your doctor if you take: drugs that can cause QT prolongation such as selegiline Emsam, Eldepryl , amitriptyline Elavil , and nortriptyline Aventyl antacids containing aluminum or magnesium Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, others anticoagulants 'blood thinners' such as warfarin Coumadin, Jantoven carbamazepine Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR cyclosporine Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune digoxin Lanoxin dihydroergotamine D.
Zmax Precautions Back to Top. Serious side effects have been reported with azithromycin including : Hypersensitivity reaction : An allergic reaction to azithromycin is possible.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives or rash difficulty breathing or swallowing swelling hoarseness Azithromycin should not be used for extended periods of time. Prolonged use can lead to the growth of dangerous organisms that are resistant to azithromycin. Take azithromycin for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Heart rhythm changes : Azithromycin can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart that may lead to a potentially life-threatening irregular heart rhythm.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following: existing heart rhythm problems called QT prolongation low blood levels of potassium or magnesium slower than normal heart rate use of drugs for the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias Muscle problems : Azithromycin can worsen the symptoms of a muscle disease called myasthenia gravis.
In addition, azithromycin can cause muscle weakness. Alert your doctor if you have a history of myasthenia gravis or experience the new muscle weakness.
Do not take azithromycin if you: are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin , or any other macrolide antibiotic. Zmax Food Interactions Back to Top. Inform MD Back to Top. Especially tell your doctor if you: have a history of heart problems especially QT prolongation, Torsades de Pointes have a history of liver or kidney problems have a history of myasthenia gravis have cystic fibrosis or human immunodeficiency virus HIV are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin , or any other macrolide antibiotic use contacts and are taking the eye drops are pregnant or breastfeeding Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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Dedicated Server Provided by Tier Point. Speedway Partners. Atlanta Motor Speedway. Bristol Motor Speedway. Keep from freezing. After water has been added to the powder, use the dose within 12 hours and throw away any unused liquid after your dose. Do not freeze the bottle. Do not keep the oral liquid for more than 10 days. Throw away any unused liquid after all doses are completed. It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly.
Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. If you or your child's symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.
Call your doctor right away if you or your child have a rash, itching, hives, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after you take this medicine.
Serious skin reactions can occur with this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, red skin lesions, severe acne or skin rash, sores or ulcers on the skin, or fever or chills while you are using this medicine.
Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have pain or tenderness in the upper stomach, pale stools, dark urine, loss of appetite, nausea, unusual tiredness or weakness, or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem. Call your child's doctor right away if your child feels irritable or vomits after feeding. These may be symptoms of a condition called infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
Azithromycin may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. It may occur 2 months or more after you stop using this medicine. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Diarrhea medicines may make the diarrhea worse or make it last longer. If you or your child have any questions about this or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your doctor. This medicine can cause changes in heart rhythms, such as a condition called QT prolongation.
It may change the way your heart beats and cause fainting or serious side effects in some patients. Contact your doctor right away if you or your child have any symptoms of heart rhythm problems, such as fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeats. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: signs of liver problems e.
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Health Canada has issued information concerning the use of azithromycin. Abnormal heart rhythms: This medication can cause abnormal heart rhythms.
Certain medications e. You are more at risk for this type of abnormal heart rhythm and its complications if you:. If you have heart disease and abnormal heart rhythms, or are taking certain medications e. Antibiotic-associated colitis: This medication, like other antibiotics, may cause a potentially dangerous condition called antibiotic-associated colitis or pseudomembranous colitis. Symptoms include severe, watery diarrhea that may be bloody. If you notice these symptoms, stop taking azithromycin and contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Bacterial resistance: Misuse of an antibiotic such as azithromycin may lead to the growth of resistant bacteria that will not be killed by the antibiotic.
If this happens, azithromycin may not work for you in the future. Although you may begin to feel better early in your course of treatment with azithromycin, you need to take the full course exactly as directed to finish ridding your body of the infection and to prevent resistant bacteria from taking hold. Do not take azithromycin or other antibiotics to treat a viral infection such as the common cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and using them to treat viral infections can lead to the growth of resistant bacteria.
Kidney disease: If you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
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