Zithromax IV

Generic name:azithromycin (oral/injection) [ a-ZITH-roe-MYE-sin ]
Brand names: Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack, Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack, Zithromax, Zithromax IV, Zithromax TRI-PAK, Zithromax Z-Pak
Drug class:Macrolides

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 22, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Zithromax IV?

Zithromax IV is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the lungs, sinus, throat, tonsils, skin, urinary tract, cervix, or genitals.

Zithromax IV may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Zithromax IV if you have ever had an allergic reaction, jaundice, or liver problems while taking Zithromax IV. You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Zithromax IV if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had:

• jaundice or liver problems caused by taking Zithromax IV; or

• a severe allergic reaction to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.

Zithromax IV oral should not be used to treat pneumonia in people who have:

• cystic fibrosis;

• an infection after being in a hospital;

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