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Azithromycin: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Azithromycin:$ <\/h3>\n\n
Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Time-dependent macrolide<\/strong> that binds to the 50S bacterial ribosome (like erythromycin), inhibiting peptide bond formation.<\/li>\n
Azithromycin has a longer tissue half-life than erythromycin<\/strong>, shows better oral absorption and is better tolerated in humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Azithromycin <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Alternative to penicillin in allergic individuals<\/strong> as it has a similar, although not identical, antibacterial spectrum.<\/li>\n
Useful in the management of the respiratory tract.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Mild to moderate skin and soft tissue, and non-tubercular mycobacterial infections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Is used to treat chlamydophilosis<\/strong> in birds, but it has not proved possible to eliminate Chlamydia felis from chronically infected cats using azithromycin, even with once daily administration.<\/li>\n
Also reported for the treatment of Babesia gibsoni and Cytauxzoon felis.<\/strong><\/li>\n
In addition to its antimicrobial activity, it has been reported for use in reducing gingival hyperplasia secondary to ciclosporin administration<\/strong> in cases where cessation of treatment is not possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Azithromycin in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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5\u201310 mg\/kg p.o. q24h. May increase dosing interval to q48h after 3\u20135 days of treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Various regimes are suggested:<\/p>\n
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5\u201310 mg\/kg p.o q24h for 3\u20135 days.<\/li>\n
5 mg\/kg p.o. q24h for 2 days then every 3\u20135 days up to a total of 5 doses.<\/li>\n
For upper respiratory tract disease: 5\u201310 mg\/kg p.o. q24h for 5 days then q72h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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