Azithromycin is an antimicrobial medication used to treat and manage bacterial infections, including community-acquired pneumonia and sexually transmitted diseases. It is in the macrolide class of antimicrobials. The disorders treated by azithromycin are important causes of infectious disease morbidity and mortality in the United States. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, and toxicities of azithromycin therapy in the clinical setting and important prescribing and management considerations for the healthcare team.
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