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Contraindications for Using Azithromycin-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Azithromycin as follows: Long term Azithromycin intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. So, Azithromycin is contraindicated in individuals with history of hepatic injury and altered liver functions. Long term Azithromycin intake can lead to renal injury, thus compromising renal function. So, Azithromycin is contraindicated in individuals with history of diminished renal function. Azithromycin undergoes minimal metabolism in the body and is primarily excreted in [...]

Contraindications for Using Azithromycin-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Azithromycin as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Azithromycin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Azithromycin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Azithromycin. Discuss with your [...]

Side Effects of Azithromycin Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Azithromycin as follows: Ototoxicity Azithromycin intake in high doses can lead to reversible hearing loss. Sometimes, the damage can be severe causing the hearing loss to be permanent. Normal therapeutic doses of Azithromycin in individuals with compromised renal function can lead to incomplete elimination of Azithromycin and elevated drug levels for longer duration, thus precipitating ototoxicity and hearing loss. Central nervous system findings Azithromycin use can [...]

Side Effects of Azithromycin Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Azithromycin as follows: Opportunistic fungal infections The friendly normal flora residing in the human body help prevent growth of opportunistic infections. Azithromycin by destroying the normal flora, tips the balance in favor of opportunistic infections. So, long term use of Azithromycin carries a risk of opportunistic fungal infections, such as, thrush and yeast infections. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Azithromycin. Patients [...]

Side Effects of Azithromycin Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Azithromycin as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Azithromycin. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea Human intestines have a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Azithromycin works by killing the bacteria. While [...]