Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Synonyms / Brand Names: Zithromax, ATM,Zithromac, Vinzam / Zitromax, Zmax, Aztrin, Zitrocin, Azibiot, Azifine, AziCip, Azi Sandoz, Sumamed
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
Zmax should be taken as a single 2.0 g dose. Zmax provides a full course of antibacterial therapy in a
single oral dose. It is recommended that Zmax be taken on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or
2 hours following a meal).
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
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Publication Resources
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
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Media Resources
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Patient Resources
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International Resources
en Español
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications
Contraindications
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Precautions
Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
FDA label
FDA on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Review Articles on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Articles on Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
WikiDoc State of the Art Review
Textbook Information on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Azithromycin (ophthalmic) at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Cochrane Collaboration on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Cost Effectiveness of Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Images of Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Podcasts & MP3s on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Videos on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
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Patient Resources
Patient Resources on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Discussion Groups on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Patient Handouts on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Blogs on Azithromycin (ophthalmic)
Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in the News
Azithromycin (ophthalmic) in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Azithromycin (ophthalmic) en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.