Indicated for treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, or Streptococcus agalactiae
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Depending on the type of infection, this may be followed with doses of 250 to 500 mg
2) 30 mg/kg as a single dose or 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days or 10 mg/kg as a
Additionally, azithromycin has approval for the treatment of pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes as an alternative to a beta-lactam agent; skin or skin structure infection due to S
Indicated for treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, or Streptococcus agalactiae 500 mg
It’s commonly prescribed for infections of the lungs, throat, sinuses, ears
Infection* Recommended Dose/Duration of Therapy Community-acquired pneumonia Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (second-line therapy) Skin/skin structure (uncomplicated) 500 mg
Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
Azithromycin (total dose 1
For skin and skin structure infections Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older) Your doctor may prescribe 500 mg taken in a single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once per day on days 2 through 5
Azithromycin has an elimination half-life of 68 hours
Due to the remarkable pharmacokinetics and efficacy, azithromycin is well established as a potent treatment for skin infections in adult and pediatric patients
Body weight 11 kg or more: Serious infection: 8 to 12 mg/kg orally per day, in 3 to 4 equally divided doses
Chancroid, and infections of the urethra and cervix: The typical dose is 1 gram
6mg/kg PO q24h for 10d, given in combination with atovaquone (extra-label use) For Giardia
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PO (Adults): 500 mg on 1st day, then 250 mg/day for 4 more days 30 mg/kg single dose (not to exceed Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Maximum dose: 4 grams/day Doxycycline is commonly used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections, and acne
Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections
So, for example, if you have a 10-pound dog, you would give him 50 mg of azithromycin
It is a macrolide-type antibiotic