| Active substance |
Azithromycin |
| Also known as |
Z-pak (when provided as a five-day course) |
| Blood pressure |
No significant effects on blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
(2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[(2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-О±-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,6,8,10,12,14-heptamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-ОІ-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 500 mg on the first day followed by 250 mg daily for 4 days or as directed by a physician |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Effective against a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections |
| Formula |
C38H72N2O12 |
| Half-life |
68 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Rare, usually mild and reversible |
| Lab Test |
No specific lab tests required for monitoring |
| Main action |
Bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial protein synthesis) |
| Side effects |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rarely, allergic reactions |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Strength |
20mg/ml |
| Substance class |
Macrolide antibiotic |
| Trade name |
Zithromax, Azithrocin |
| Use in sports |
Not typically used in sports |
| Water Retention |
No significant effect on water retention |
| Manufacturer |
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Packing |
1 bottle/pack |
