azithromycin

(noun)

A macrolide antibiotic derived from erythromycin.

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Examples of azithromycin in the following topics:

  • Syphilis

    • Syphilis can be effectively treated with antibiotics, specifically the preferred intramuscular penicillin G (given intravenously for neurosyphilis), or else ceftriaxone, and in those who have a severe penicillin allergy, oral doxycycline or azithromycin.

  • Chlamydia

    • Current guidelines recommend azithromycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, or ofloxacin.

  • Syphilis

    • Syphilis can be effectively treated with antibiotics, specifically the preferred intramuscular penicillin G (given intravenously for neurosyphilis), or else ceftriaxone, and in those who have a severe pencillin allergy, oral doxycycline or azithromycin.