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AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE (UNII: 5FD1131I7S) (AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS - UNII:J2KLZ20U1M)
Department of State Health Services, Pharmacy Branch
AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE
AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS 250 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of AZITHROMYCIN and other antibacterial drugs, AZITHROMYCIN should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. AZITHROMYCIN 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 influen
AZITHROMYCIN is supplied in the following strengths and package configurations: AZITHROMYCIN 250 mg tablets are supplied as pink modified capsular shaped, engraved, film-coated tablets containing azithromycin dihydrate equivalent to 250 mg of azithromycin. AZITHROMYCIN 250 mg tablets are engraved with "G" on one side and "3060" on the other. These are packaged in bottles and blister cards of 6 tablets as follows: AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg tablets are supplied as pink modified capsular shaped, engraved, film-coated tablets containing azithromycin dihydrate equivalent to 500 mg of azithromycin. AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg tablets are engraved with "G" on one side and "3070" on the other. These are packaged in bottles and blister cards of 3 tablets as follows: AZITHROMYCIN tablets should be stored between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). AZITHROMYCIN for oral suspension after constitution contains a flavored suspension. AZITHROMYCIN for oral suspension is supplied to provide 100 mg/5 mL or 200 mg/5 mL suspension in bottles as follows: [see Dosage and Administration (2)] for constitution instructions with each bottle type. Storage: Store dry powder below 30°C (86°F). Store constituted suspension between 5° to 30°C (41° to 86°F) and discard when full dosing is completed.
New Drug Application Authorized Generic
AZITHROMYCIN- AZITHROMYCIN TABLET, FILM COATED AZITHROMYCIN- AZITHROMYCIN POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, PHARMACY BRANCH ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE AZITHROMYCIN SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR AZITHROMYCIN. AZITHROMYCIN 250 MG TABLETS AND ORAL SUSPENSION INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1991 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AZITHROMYCIN 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 (azithromycin) and other antibacterial drugs, AZITHROMYCIN (azithromycin) should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ADULT PATIENTS INFE C TIO N RECOMMENDED DOSE/DURATION OF T HERAPY Community-acquired pneumonia (mild se ve rity) 500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (second-line therapy) Skin/skin structure (uncomplicated) Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (mild to moderate) 500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5 or 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Acute bacterial sinusitis 500 mg once da Прочитайте повний документ