Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Azithromycin Trade Name Zithromax Indication URI, chronic bronchitis, lower respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections, various STIs, prevention of bacterial endocarditis, treatment of cystic fibrosis Action Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis Therapeutic Class Agents for atypical mycobacterium, anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Macrolide Nursing Considerations • May lead to pseudomembranous colitis, pain, diarrhea, nausea, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema • May increase risks for warfarin toxicity • Monitor patient for signs of anaphylaxis • Instruct patient to notify physician for diarrhea, or blood or pus in stool • Instruct patient to take medication exactly as prescribed