Is A Prescription Required To Purchase Zithromax?
A Prescription is required to acquire Zithromax from verified online pharmacies Canada Wide.
What Is Zithromax Used To Treat?
Zithromax belongs to a class of medicines known as antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of mild to moderate infections by some microorganisms in adults such as bronchitis, skin infections, strep throat (pharyngitis, tonsillitis), genital and urinary infections, disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in people with HIV and pneumonia.
How Does Zithromax Work in the Body?
Zithromax (azithromycin) helps to fight infections by stopping the growth of the bacteria that lead to infection. It gets into the infected tissue where it is released slowly over time. It keeps fighting the infection for several days even after the intake of the last dose. It is important to note that antibiotics fight infections only against bacteria. They do not kill viruses nor can they fight infections caused by viruses such as common cold and flu.
What Is The Generic Form Of Zithromax?
The generic form of Zithromax is azithromycin and is manufactured by Sandoz.
How Is Zithromax Supplied and Stored?
Zithromax is manufactured by Pfizer Canada Inc. It is supplied in the dosage forms of 250 mg and 600 mg in bottles of 30 tablets.
The generic form of Zithromax (azithromycin) is available in the dosage form of 250 mg and 800 mg in quantities of 30 tablets.
The medication should be stored at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
What Is the Cost of Zithromax?
Our verified online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the Zithromax 250 mg at an unbeatable price of $249 for a supply of 30 tablets, which is $8.30 per unit. The generic 250 mg Zithromax (azithromycin) tablet is available at a price of $39 for a quantity of 30 capsules, which is $1.30 per unit. It is best to compare the prices of drugs online at edrugsearch or Pharmacychecker.Com.
Is Zithromax A Form Of Penicillin?
Zithromax is not a form of penicillin and is a good alternative to treat infections in patients who are allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins.
Are Zithromax And Amoxicillin The Same?
Both Zithromax and Amoxicillin are antibiotics and are used to treat bacterial infections. However, both the medications have different active ingredients and the type of bacterial infections they are used to treat are different to some extent.
Is Zithromax Used For Urinary Tract Infections?
Zithromax is used to treat some sexually transmitted (STD)-caused urinary infections. The choice of the antibiotic to treat a urinary tract infection depends on the healthcare professional.
How Do You Take Zithromax?
Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor, depending on the specific condition you have. If your doctor prescribes Zithromax 250 mg tablets for 3 days for the treatment of bronchitis, take 2 tablets each day. Zithromax tablets can be taken with or without food.
How Long Will Zithromax Take To Show Effect?
After the start of treatment, you will begin to feel better within the first few days. However, make sure to take the medication for the full number of days prescribed by your doctor. In case you stop taking Zithromax too soon, there are chances that the infection will come back. The next infection may be even worse and difficult to treat. Tell your doctor if you are not able to take the complete dose.
Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Zithromax?
Since Zithromax is a safe drug; drinking mild amounts of alcohol (three or fewer drinks per day) will not likely reduce the effectiveness of the medication. However, drinking alcohol while taking this medication, can worsen or intensify the side effects.
How is Zithromax Metabolized in Body?
The majority of the medication is excreted unchanged in bile and has a half-life of 2-3 hours.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Zithromax?
Like all other medications, Zithromax can also cause side effects. Most common side effects include diarrhea/loose stools, stomach pain nausea, and vomiting. If your child experiences symptoms of severe bloody or watery diarrhea, with or without fever, abdominal pain or tenderness, there are chances that your child may have developed have Clostridium difficile colitis (bowel inflammation). In such case, your child should stop taking this medication and contact your child’s doctor immediately. Other side effects include abnormal heart rhythm, severe allergic reaction with symptoms such as trouble breathing, swelling of the face, mouth, throat, neck, severe skin rash or blister, a liver disorder with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, yellow eyes and skin, dark urine. If your child shows symptoms of hepatitis or liver inflammation, stop the medication and contact your child's healthcare professional immediately. Some other side effects include myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness, drooping eyelid, vision changes, difficulty chewing and swallowing, trouble breathing). Call your child's healthcare professional immediately if your child feels heart beating in their chest, has an abnormal heartbeat or gets dizzy or faint when taking Zithromax. These are not all the side effects of Zithromax. If you or your child experience any unexpected effect, contact the doctor right away.
When Should You Not Take Zithromax?
Do not take Zithromax if you:
- Are allergic to azithromycin or any other ingredients in Zithromax or any other macrolide antibiotic such as erythromycin
- Have liver problems associated with previous use of azithromycin
What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before taking Zithromax?
Before you start taking Zithromax, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Have known prolonged heart cycle (prolonged QT interval)
- Are currently taking any medications that prolong QT interval such as antiarrhythmics like quinidine, sotalol, amiodarone, procainamide, antipsychotic medicines, antidepressants and fluoroquinolones (another class of antibiotics)
- Have a history of life-threatening irregular heartbeat disease
- Have continuously low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
- Have a history of heart diseases such as slow heart rate, irregular heartbeat or your heart has a hard time pumping blood into your body
- Have liver or kidney problems
- Have a weak immune system
- Have myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that leads to muscle weakness)
- Have diabetes or hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or saccharase-isomaltase deficiency, as Zithromax contains sucrose
- Are taking any prescription medicines or any over the counter products including any supplements
- Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Azithromycin has been reported to be excreted in human breast milk but it is not known whether Zithromax can affect your baby. Discuss this with your doctor.
- Are allergic to any food or medicines including antibiotics such as erythromycin
- Are allergic to azithromycin or any other ingredients in Zithromax
What Medicines Can Interact With Zithromax?
It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.
Medicines which interact with Zithromax include:
- Warfarin (an anticoagulant medication)
- Cyclosporine (used to suppress the immune system to prevent and treat rejections in organ or bone marrow transplants)
- Digoxin (an antiarrhythmic agent)
- Nelfinavir (an antiviral drug used to treat HIV infections)
- Ergotamine and ergot derivatives (used to treat a migraine)
Where Can I Buy Zithromax Online?
If prescribed by your healthcare professional, Zithromax can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.
How Is Zithromax Delivered?
The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.
For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 1877-240-4438 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.
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