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Commonly reported side effects of azithromycin include: diarrhea, loose stools, and nausea. Other side effects include: abdominal pain, and vomiting. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the ConsumerApplies to azithromycin: oral powder for suspension, oral powder for suspension extended release, oral tablet
Other dosage forms:
Along with its needed effects, azithromycin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking azithromycin:
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Some side effects of azithromycin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to azithromycin: intravenous powder for injection, oral capsule, oral powder for reconstitution, oral powder for reconstitution extended release, oral tablet
GeneralThe most commonly reported side effects include diarrhea/loose stools, abdominal pain, and nausea.
GastrointestinalVery common (10% or more): Diarrhea (up to 52.8%), nausea (up to 32.6%), abdominal pain (up to 32.2%), loose stools (up to 19.1%), flatulence (up to 10.7%)
Common (1% to 10%): Vomiting, dyspepsia, stomatitis
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Gastroenteritis, oral candidiasis, constipation, dysphagia/oral dysphagia, abdominal distension, dry mouth, eructation, mouth ulceration, salivary hypersecretion
Frequency not reported: Pseudomembranous colitis, pancreatitis, tongue discoloration, melena, enteritis, abnormal stools, gastrointestinal disorder
Postmarketing reports: Pyloric stenosis
HematologicCommon (1% to 10%): Decreased lymphocyte, hematocrit, hemoglobin, or neutrophil count, increased eosinophil count, increased platelets, hematocrit, lymphocytes, basophils, monocytes, or neutrophils
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Leukopenia, neutropenia/mild neutropenia, eosinophilia
Frequency not reported: Thrombocytopenia, anemia/hemolytic anemia, decreased platelets
Nervous systemCommon (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, dysgeusia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Somnolence, hypesthesia
Frequency not reported: Syncope, convulsion, anosmia, ageusia, parosmia, vertigo, myasthenia gravis, taste perversion, hyperkinesia
Postmarketing reports: Hyperactivity
LocalCommon (1% to 10%): Injection site pain, infection, edema, reactions or inflammation
OtherCommon (1% to 10%): Deafness, fatigue
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Candidiasis, ear disorder, asthenia, malaise, face edema, pyrexia, pain, post procedural complications, hearing disturbances/impairment, tinnitus, laboratory abnormalities, fungal or bacterial infection
Frequency not reported: Psychomotor hyperactivity, mucositis, fever, chills, otitis media
Postmarketing reports: Hearing loss, taste/smell perversion and/or loss
DermatologicCommon (1% to 10%): Rash, pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Photosensitivity reaction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, urticaria, dermatitis, dry skin, hyperhidrosis, eczema
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Drug reaction of eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
Frequency not reported: toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, fungal dermatitis, sweating, vesiculobullous rash, maculopapular rash
MetabolicCommon (1% to 10%): Decreased blood bicarbonate, anorexia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal sodium, increased blood alkaline phosphatase, bicarbonate, or chloride
Frequency not reported: Increased lactate dehydrogenase, decreased sodium or potassium
Postmarketing reports: Dehydration
RespiratoryCommon (1% to 10%): Dyspnea
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pneumonia, pharyngitis, rhinitis, respiratory disorder, epistaxis
Frequency not reported: Bronchospasm, cough, pleural effusion, asthma, bronchitis
MusculoskeletalCommon (1% to 10%): Arthralgia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Osteoarthritis, myalgia, back pain, neck pain
Frequency not reported: Increased creatine phosphokinase
GenitourinaryCommon (1% to 10%): Vaginitis/vaginal infection
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysuria, metrorrhagia, testicular disorder
HypersensitivityCommon (1% to 10%): Allergic reaction
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Angioedema, hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic reaction/anaphylaxis
Postmarketing reports: Fatal anaphylaxis
OcularCommon (1% to 10%): Visual impairment
Frequency not reported: Conjunctivitis
HepaticUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hepatitis, increased AST, ALT, GGT, or blood bilirubin
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Abnormal liver function tests, cholestatic jaundice
Frequency not reported: Hepatic failure/fatal hepatic failure, fulminant hepatitis, hepatic necrosis
CardiovascularUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Palpitations, hot flush, edema, chest pain, peripheral edema
Frequency not reported: Torsades de pointes, arrhythmia, ECG QT prolonged, hypotension, ventricular tachycardia
PsychiatricUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nervousness, insomnia
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Agitation
Frequency not reported: Aggression/aggressive reaction, anxiety, delirium, hallucination, emotional lability, irritability, hostility
RenalUncommon (0.1% to 1%): Renal pain, increased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
Frequency not reported: Acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis/nephritis
ImmunologicFrequency not reported: Moniliasis, flu syndrome
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/3/2022.
Source: Drugs.com Azithromycin (www.drugs.com/azithromycin.html).
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