| AzaSite | ||
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| Dosing/ Conjunctivitis | 1 drop bid first 2 days, then 1 drop qd for 5 days | |
| Class | Macrolide | |
| Action | Blocks bacterial protein synthesis. | |
| Chem Specs | azithromycin 1% | |
| Quantities | 2.5ml in a 5ml bottle | |
| Cost | 60.00 | |
| Activity | Broad spectrum antibiotic. | |
| Usage | Active against Staphylococcus aureus,Streptococcus mitis group Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and CDC coryneform group G |
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| DuraSite delivery medium allows qd dosing. | ||
| Contraindications | Macrolide hypersensitivity | |
| Pediatric use | Over 1 year | |
| Pregnancy | There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Dosed at 5000x the human ocular dose resulted in moderate maternal toxicity but not harm to the fetus. |
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