Azithromycin Unicorn 500mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 November 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg daily for 3 days or 1 g as a single dose for STDs.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Liver disease
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- Ciclosporin
- Ergot derivatives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- Liver disease
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Use additional contraceptive methods
- Avoid driving if dizzy
Serious warnings
- QT prolongation
- Hepatotoxicity
- Anaphylaxis risk
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea
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