Always inform your doctor about all medications you’re currently taking, including over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and vitamins. This helps prevent potential drug interactions.
Tell your doctor about any allergies you have, especially to antibiotics. Zithromax is a macrolide antibiotic, and allergies to similar antibiotics increase your risk of an allergic reaction.
Discuss your medical history with your doctor, including any liver or kidney problems, heart rhythm issues, or myasthenia gravis. These conditions may influence the way your body processes Zithromax.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding warrant special attention. Consult your doctor before taking Zithromax if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant. The drug may affect the fetus or infant.
Zithromax can cause gastrointestinal upset. Consider taking it with food to reduce nausea or stomach discomfort.
Follow your doctor’s prescribed dosage and duration of treatment precisely. Do not stop taking Zithromax prematurely, even if you feel better, to prevent recurrence of the infection.
Report any unusual side effects, like severe diarrhea, jaundice, or allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing) to your doctor immediately. These can be signs of serious problems.
Keep Zithromax and all medications out of reach of children. Accidental ingestion can be dangerous.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s nearly time for the next dose. Never double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
