Zithromax 500mg

The antibiotic medicine called Zithromax is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Zithromax may be given to patients before dental surgery or other types of minor procedures. There is evidence to suggest that the use of this medication can prevent infection during those occurrences. Individuals that are at a high risk of heart problems or that have heart disease are the most likely candidates for the use of this antibiotic for such purposes.

This medication will be given to the patient for about 5 days, starting on the day that they have the minor surgical procedure. It is very important that the regimen of this medicine is taken for the full duration as a precautionary measure. The risk of heart infection is very high if any of the doses are skipped. Any patient that misses a dose should tell their doctor right away so that additional monitoring of the heart can be done.

This medication can result in a person feeling edgy and them to experience dry mouth. Using ice chips throughout the day can help to reduce the excessive thirst. It is important to drink lots of fluids while taking Zithromax. If diarrhea occurs, all efforts need to be in place to help prevent the risk of dehydration. This medication should be taken with food so that the chances of vomiting or nausea with it is significantly reduced.

Some individuals experience an allergic reaction with Zithromax. Symptoms of that occurring include jaundice, changes in breathing, swelling of the face or the hands, and itching that won’t stop. Any patient that experiences these types of side effects needs to seek the help of a doctor right away. When used correctly, this medicine can help to reduce the risk of a very serious heart infection for those that have various health problems. For most, the risk of this medication is significantly less than the risk of such an infection.