Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];
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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
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Postmarketing Experience
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Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in women who are nursing.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in pediatric settings.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in geriatric settings.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Monitoring in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Azithromycin (ophthalmic) and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Clinical Studies in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Azithromycin (ophthalmic) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Azithromycin (ophthalmic) Brand Names in the drug label.
Look-Alike Drug Names
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Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [3]
Overview
Azithromycin is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics. It is derived from erythromycin, with a methyl-substituted nitrogen atom incorporated into the lactone ring, thus making the lactone ring 15-membered.
Category
Macrolide, Azalide
US Brand Names
AZASITE®
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages
Mechanism of Action
Azithromycin prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, and thus inhibits translation of mRNA. Nucleic acid synthesis is not affected.[1]
References
- ↑ "azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax, Z-Pak) - Side Effects, Drug Interactions". MedicineNet. Retrieved 2013-01-06.