Postpartum infection rates decreased after landmark 2016 study ...

Infection can develop in up to 10–20% of patients after a cesarean delivery, and the risk nearly doubles for those who have ...

Azithromycin has been shown to lower the risk for postoperative infection during cesarean deliveries when added to more standard prophylactics such as cefazolin.

In 1982, after investing eight years of effort, Pfizer was preparing to end its work in macrolide research. Its work in finding an improved version of erythromycin had come up empty. But, as happens ...

Nucleic acid amplification test-confirmed success rates for urogenital gonorrhea are high and similar to those of oral ...

Common side effects of azithromycin (Zithromax) tablets include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Azithromycin is usually prescribed as a short-term treatment, and most side effects are expected ...

Although several macrolide antibiotics are proarrhythmic and associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, azithromycin is thought to have minimal cardiotoxicity. However, published ...

Azithromycin is a generic oral tablet prescribed for certain infections in adults and some children. It’s typically taken once per day. The dosage can vary depending on the reason you’re taking it.

Azithromycin use is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular causes among patients at high baseline risk. Whether azithromycin confers a similar risk in the unselected general ...

Azithromycin has replaced clindamycin oral suspension for prophylaxis against IE in children. Patient compliance with azithromycin should be good as it only needs to be taken once a day for 3 days.

Drinking alcohol while on azithromycin, or the Z-Pak, can potentially worsen drug side effects, including headache and liver damage. It only treats these or other infections if they’re caused bacteria ...