Azithromycin
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Azithromycin is a prescription-only antibiotic. It used to be used to treat chlamydia infections but is not longer recommended for chlamydia treatment.
Azithromycin is no longer recommended for treating chlamydia. This is because it no longer works well as a treatment, due to an increase in antibiotic resistance. This change in treatment recommendations comes from national guidelines published by BASHH. The current recommended treatment for chlamydia is now doxycycline.
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About Azithromycin
Can I drink alcohol with azithromycin?
Azithromycin does not interact with alcohol. Drinking alcohol won’t stop your treatment from working.
How does it work?
Azithromycin is an antibiotic which is used to treat a range of bacterial infections. These bacteria need certain proteins, without which they can’t grow and reproduce. Azithromycin prevents the bacteria from producing the proteins, thus preventing them from multiplying. As a result, the infection won’t spread further and your immune system can kill the remaining bacteria.
Who can take azithromycin?
Azithromycin is a prescription-only medication and it’s important that a doctor checks whether it’s safe for you to take.
You mustn't take azithromycin if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you are allergic to azithromycin dihydrate, erythromycin or any other macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.
It is also important that you mention to your doctor if you:
- Have or have had a severe kidney or liver problem
- Have or have had a heart problem (long QT syndrome, arrhythmias or heart failure)
- You have low blood levels of magnesium or potassium
- Develop a different infection while taking azithromycin
- You are taking ergotamine or an different ergotamine derivative (used to treat migraines)
- Suffer from a muscle condition called myasthenia
- gravis
- Suffer from a neurological or psychiatric problem
Is azithromycin safe in pregnancy?
There is insufficient information about the safety of azithromycin during pregnancy and when breastfeeding. You should only take azithromycin if your doctor advises you to do so and make sure you mention if you are currently trying for a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding.
What does one azithromycin tablet contain?
Tablets may come with 250mg or 500mg of the active ingredient azithromycin. In order to cure your chlamydia you need to take 1000mg of azithromycin - your pharmacist will provide you with the exact number of tablets required. Azithromycin tablets contain further inactive ingredients, including lactose, maize starch, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate, iron oxide (black) E172, gelatin, shellac, propylene glycol, sulphur dioxide and titanium dioxide.
Common Azithromycin Side Effects
- nausea
- bloating and wind
- stomach cramps
- diarrhoea
- dizziness
- loss of appetite
- headache
- feeling or being sick
- numbness
- visual disturbances
- itchy skin or rash
- Low lymphocyte count (a type of white blood cell)
- Low blood bicarbonate levels
- tiredness
Uncommon Side Effects of Azithromycin
- blistering of genitals, mouth, eyes and skin
- anxiety
- thrush
- allergic reactions
- insomnia
- palpitations
- ringing in the ears
- chest pain
- Inflammation of the liver
Consult a doctor immediately if:
- you suffer an allergic reaction
- you experience severe diarrhoea, especially if your stool contains blood
- you experience a severe skin rash
- you feel faint and dizzy for a prolonged period of time
- you notice changes in your heartbeat (if it appears to be faster than usual or irregular)
You must make sure you tell your doctor if you suffer from kidney, liver or heart problems before you take azithromycin tablets, as the treatment may not be suitable for you. The same applies if you are allergic to one of the ingredients. Patients who are taking medicines derived from ergot (for example the migraine medication ergotamine) should also abstain from using azithromycin.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please discuss treatment options with your GP.
If you would like to discuss your chlamydia treatment with one of our doctors, you can book a telephone consultation. Our doctors will be able to give you personalised advice on how to treat and prevent chlamydia.
Azithromycin can cause interactions if taken with certain other medicines. When you are prescribed azithromycin, make sure you mention any other medications you are currently taking or have recently taken. This includes prescription medications but also herbal remedies and supplements.
Medicines which are known to interact with azithromycin include:
- Antacids (for heartburn and indigestion)
- Ergotamine
- Statins
- Warfarin and other coumarin type oral anticoagulants
- Cisapride
- The hayfever treatment Terfenadine
- The HIV medications zidovudine and nelfinavir
- Rifabutin
- Cyclosporin
- Alfentanil
- Theophylline
- Astemizol
- Digoxin
- pimozide
Your doctor will assess whether azithromycin is suitable for you and how you can take it to avoid interactions with any other medications you are taking.
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