Download the cheat: [ Ссылка ] View the lesson: [ Ссылка ] Generic Name Azithromycin Trade Name
Zithromax
Indication
URI, chronic bronchitis, lower respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections, various STIs, prevention of bacterial endocarditis, treatment of cystic fibrosis
Action
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Therapeutic Class
Agents for atypical mycobacterium, anti-infectives
Pharmacologic Class
Macrolide
Nursing Considerations
• May lead to pseudomembranous colitis, pain, diarrhea, nausea, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema • May increase risks for warfarin toxicity • Monitor patient for signs of anaphylaxis • Instruct patient to notify physician for diarrhea, or blood or pus in stool • Instruct patient to take medication exactly as prescribed
