AZITHROMYCIN

Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis

Index

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Normal Dose

 

Indication Dose Frequency Cost
Mild to moderate acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 500 mg on the first day followed by 250 mg Q24 hours on days 2-5 $33.42/day(po)

$100.80/day(inj)

Community-acquired pneumonia of mild severity 500 mg on the first day followed by 250 mg Q24 hours on days 2-5 $33.42/day(po)

$100.80/day(inj)

Pharyngitis/tonsillitis ( as second-line therapy) 500 mg on the first day followed by 250 mg Q24 hours on days 2-5 $33.42/day(po)

$100.80/day(inj)

Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections 500 mg on the first day followed by 250 mg Q24 hours on days 2-5 $33.42/day(po)

$100.80/day(inj)



Renal Impairment

 

Dose and Frequency
Caution should be exercised in patients with renal impairment since experience with azithromycin in such patients is limited



Hemodialysis

 

Dose and Frequency
No data available

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