Azithromycin is used to treat what

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First-line treatments for Strep throat. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) “ There has never been a report of a clinical isolate of group A strep that is resistant to penicillin”. For people with a penicillin allergy, treat Strep throat with either a narrow-spectrum cephalosporin (such as cephalexin or cefadroxil), clindamycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin. Note that resistance to azithromycin and clarithromycin has been reported. Continue readingDoes azithromycin cure chlamydia: How much / how long? A single dose of azithromycin 1 gram orally will cure genital chlamydia according to the CDC Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases but it will take approximately one week to work. You should not have sex during this time, otherwise you may infect your sexual partner with chlamydia. Continue readingHow long does azithromycin stay in your system? Azithromycin will be in your system for around 15.5 days, after the last dose. Azithromycin has an elimination half-life of 68 hours. The prolonged terminal half-life is thought to be due to extensive uptake and subsequent release of drug from tissues. It takes around 5.5 x elimination half life's for a medicine to be out of your system. Continue readingMore FAQWhat antibiotics kill Covid-19 (coronavirus)?What are the best antibiotics for pneumonia?What antibiotics are used to treat chlamydia and gonorrhea?Can you drink alcohol with Z-Pak (Azithromycin)?Was azithromycin in my system long enough to treat chlamydia after throwing up?View more FAQFurther informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use azithromycin only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Medical DisclaimerCopyright 1996-2025 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 17.07.

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