Azitromicina para la infección

Acerca de la azitromicina

What is azithromycin used for?

Azithromycin is a type of antibiotic used to treat acute bacterial infections, such as respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections and some genital infections.

Azithromycin is also available as an eye drop for the treatment of eye infections.

It works by stopping the bacteria causing the infection from multiplying.

Azithromycin can be taken by adults and children.

Side effects of azithromycin

Common side effects of azithromycin are:

• Diarrea.

• Me siento mal.

• Estar enfermo.

• Dolor de estómago.

• Farting (wind).

• Dolor de cabeza.

• Lack of appetite.

• Feeling of deafness.

A full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine.

Los efectos no deseados suelen mejorar a medida que su organismo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes continúa o se vuelve molesto.

How to manage azithromycin side effects

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que considere que puede deberse a este medicamento, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.

Who should not take azithromycin?

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions. Before starting azithromycin it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

• Si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento del hígado o de los riñones.

• Si sabe que tiene un ritmo cardiaco inusual.

• Si padece un trastorno muscular llamado miastenia gravis.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

Cómo tomar azitromicina

• Read the leaflet in the pack before starting azithromycin. It explains how to take it and lists possible side effects.

• Take exactly as your doctor tells you to and always check the label for the correct dose.

  • It is usually taken once a day as a single dose.

  • You may be given a course for 3-5 days depending on the reason for taking it.

• If prescribed for a child, the dose will depend on the child's weight.

• Use the measuring syringe provided and check the label carefully. A drink of juice afterward can help with the bitter taste.

• If you're taking capsules, take you dose on an empty stomach. Either one hour before food or two hours after food.

• If you are taking tablets or liquid medicine, these can be taken either before or after food.

• Si olvida tomar una dosis, tómela en cuanto se acuerde, pero no tome dos dosis al mismo tiempo.

• Finish the full course even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Avoid taking antacids within 2 hours before or after azithromycin, as they can slow down how your body absorbs the medicine.

• Some people develop thrush (oral or vaginal) after taking a course of antibiotics. If this happens to you, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

• This antibiotic may stop the oral typhoid vaccine from working. If you are having any vaccinations, make sure the person treating you knows that you are taking this medicine.

• Si va a someterse a una operación o a un tratamiento dental, informe a la persona que lleve a cabo el tratamiento de que está tomando azitromicina.

• Si compra algún medicamento, compruebe con un farmacéutico que es adecuado para tomarlo con este antibiótico.

• Si sigue sintiéndose mal después de tomar el antibiótico, pida otra cita con su médico.

Cómo conservar la azitromicina

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

• If you have been given liquid medicine, it will have been made up by the pharmacy and it lasts for a limited number of days only.

• Check the expiry date on the bottle and do not use it after this date.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos

Preguntas más frecuentes

How long does it take for azithromycin to work?

Azithromycin usually starts to improve symptoms within 1-3 days. Full recovery depends on the infection but often takes 5-7 days, even if the antibiotic course has finished.

Why is azithromycin only given for three days?

Azithromycin has a long half-life, so it stays in the body and continues to fight bacteria after the last dose. This allows a short, effective 3-day course for many infections.

Is it safe to take azithromycin during pregnancy?

Azithromycin is generally considered safe in pregnancy when prescribed by a doctor. Your healthcare provider will weigh the benefits and risks before recommending it.

Can you drink alcohol with azithromycin?

Drinking alcohol while taking azithromycin is not usually dangerous, but it can increase the risk of side effects like stomach upset or dizziness. Limiting alcohol can help you recover more comfortably.

Is azithromycin a penicillin?

No, azithromycin is not a penicillin. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and works differently from penicillin.