azithromycin (Zithromax)
Class:
Antibiotics: Macrolides
Indication:
Bacterial infections.
Mode of Action:
Inhibits protein synthesis, slowing bacterial growth (i.e., bacteriostatic).
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
GI upset, dysrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes), ototoxicity, rash.
NC/PT:
Take on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Antibiotic considerations (card 22).