-2%
Razithro is prescribed to treat infections caused by susceptible organisms, including:
- Respiratory tract infections: bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis
- Ear infections: otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted infections: nongonococcal urethritis and cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis
Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Avoid antacids 2 hours before/after the dose.
Azithromycin, an acid-stable macrolide, is well absorbed orally and accumulates in phagocytes, concentrating at infection sites. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. It has a long half-life (~68 hours), allowing once-daily dosing and short-course therapy. Primarily excreted in bile; ~6% is excreted in urine unchanged.
- Do not stop treatment early, even if symptoms improve.
- Report persistent diarrhea or bloody stools.
- Avoid operating machinery if dizziness or hearing issues occur.