The Azithromycin is an antibiotic of broad spectrum formulated with the objective of halting the formation of bacterial proteins in an infected area. Azithromycin belongs to the group of Macrolides, which are natural, semisynthetic and synthetic antibiotics that occupy a prominent place in the treatment of infections caused by intracellular bacteria. It is a very popular antibiotic in the field of infections that involve cavities with mucosa, such as the larynx and the tubes that carry air to the lungs.. It is prescribed when a person has respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, however, no antibiotic is prescribed to stop a cold, since the knowledge of this acts as a barrier and not as an adjuvant to the mucosa outflow.
The antibiotic Azithromycin acts as an inhibitory barrier for bacteria, leaving a prolonged effect on the affected area, in addition Azithromycin is an important member of the response team to sexually transmitted diseases, except for HIV and HPV given its degree of complexity.. However, they provide their barrier to diseases such as Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Urethritis, Chancre and lymphogranuloma.
The dosage with which Azithromycin is administered is varied, depending on the infection degree of the infection, for example, if it is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract and related such as tonsillitis, it must be administered at least once a day for a short period (3 days, more if the discomfort persists). In the case of STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) the treatment is longer and with dosages of greater weight, 1 G. per day, as opposed to 500 mg. prescribed when it comes to a battery that attacks the respiratory tract.
Azithromycin has the advantage of not having penicillin, this popular antibiotic because it is not compatible with some types of blood, which makes it an effective and safe solution when treating these types of clinical problems. In some cases, one of the side effects of Azithromycin is linked to stomach pain and spasms, which is why there are currently presentations accompanied by the gastric protector Omeprazole.
