Generic Name

Azithromycin

Brand Names
Azasite, Zithromax
FDA approval date: October 19, 1995
Classification: Macrolide Antimicrobial
Form: Injection, Tablet, Powder, Suspension, Solution

What is Azasite (Azithromycin)?

AzaSite ® is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible isolates of the following microorganisms: CDC coryneform group G Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. Haemophilus influenzae Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus mitis group Streptococcus pneumoniae AzaSite is a macrolide antimicrobial indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible isolates of the following microorganisms: CDC coryneform group G, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mitis group, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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