Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Azithromycin as follows:
- Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the macrolide group, such as, Erythromycin and Clarithromycin.
- Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Azithromycin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or mucus in the stool. These findings could occur even weeks after discontinuation of Azithromycin and must be reported.
- Azithromycin carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. These responses can significantly increase, if Azithromycin were taken with alcohol. Avoid taking Azithromycin with alcohol. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side-effects caused by Azithromycin.
- Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Azithromycin. Individuals taking Azithromycin must observe a close watch regarding the same and report any changes with hearing to the physician immediately.
