Investigated for treating COVID-19.
AzaSite is for topical ophthalmic use only (see reactions noted [Ophth] below).
- TRADE NAMES: AzaSite (Merck); Azenil; Azitrocin; Azitromax; Zeto; Zithromax (Pfizer); Zitromax; Zmax
- INDICATIONS: Infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, skin infections, sexually transmitted diseases, conjunctivitis (ophthalmic preparations only)
- CLASS: Antibiotic, Antibiotic; macrolide, Antimicrobial, Covid-19 putative drug
- HALF-LIFE: 68 hours
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Aminophylline, Antacids, Artemether/Lumefantrine, Astemizole, Atorvastatin, Betrixaban, Bromocriptine, Cabergoline, Colchicine, Coumarins, Cyclosporine, Digoxin, Droperidol, Ergotamine, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Methysergide, Mizolastine, Oral typhoid vaccine, Pimozide, Pravastatin, Quetiapine, Reboxetine, Rifabutin, Ritonavir, Simvastatin, Venetoclax, Warfarin
- See adverse reactions attributed to class:
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Page last updated 11/08/2024
