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AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE (UNII: JTE4MNN1MD) (AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS - UNII:J2KLZ20U1M)
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE
AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS 200 mg in 5 mL
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Azithromycin for oral suspension is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications [see Dosage and Administration ( 2)]. - Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae . - Acute bacterial sinusitis due to Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae . - Community-acquired pneumonia due to Chlamydophila pneumoniae , Haemophilus influenzae , Mycoplasma pneumoniae, or Streptococcus pneumoniae in patients appropriate for oral therapy. - Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes as an alternative to first-line therapy in individuals who cannot use first-line therapy. - Uncomplicated skin and skin structure
Azithromycin for oral suspension USP after constitution contains a flavored pink suspension. Azithromycin for oral suspension USP is supplied to provide 100 mg/5 mL or 200 mg/5 mL suspension in bottles as follows: NDC 68071-1605-3 Bottles of 30mL PROTECT FROM FREEZING. Store constituted suspension between 5° to 25°C (41° to 77°F) and discard when full dosing is completed. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
AZITHROMYCIN- AZITHROMYCIN POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS,INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE AZITHROMYCIN FOR ORAL SUSPENSION SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR AZITHROMYCIN FOR ORAL SUSPENSION. AZITHROMYCIN FOR ORAL SUSPENSION INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1991 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Warnings and Precautions, Hypersensitivity ( 5.1) 3/2017 Warnings and Precautions, Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis ( 5.3) 2/2017 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Azithromycin for oral suspension is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria: Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults ( 1.1) Acute bacterial sinusitis in adults ( 1.1) Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections in adults ( 1.1) Urethritis and cervicitis in adults ( 1.1) Genital ulcer disease in men ( 1.1) Acute otitis media in pediatric patients ( 1.2) Community-acquired pneumonia in adults and pediatric patients ( 1.1, 1.2) Pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults and pediatric patients ( 1.1, 1.2) Limitation of Use: Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors. ( 1.3) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of azithromycin for oral suspension and other antibacterial drugs, azithromycin for oral suspension should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. ( 1.4) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ADULT PATIENTS ( 2.1) INFE C TIO N RECOMMENDED DOSE/DURATION OF THERAPY Community-acquired pneumonia (mild severity) Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (second-line therapy) Skin/skin structure (uncomplicated) 500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5. Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (mild to moderate) 500 m Prečítajte si celý dokument