Overview
Indications
Azithromycin is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below.
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Azithromycin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Clinical Trials
90 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Mortality Control Program for Economically Productive Age Group in Tribal Area of Melghat.
Comparison of Efficacy of Azithromycin Alone vs Combination of Azithromycin and Probiotics in Management of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Eosinophil-guided Reduction of Inhaled Corticosteroids
Improvement of PPROM Management With Prophylactic Antimicrobial Therapy (iPROMPT)
The Azithromycin and Cefixime Treatment of Typhoid in South Asia Trial (ACT-South Asia Trial)
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Azithromycin (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 387531004
- UMLS CUI
- C0052796
- RxNorm CUI
- 18631
- Labeler
- Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 14 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.