Macrolides

Question 1

azithromycin brand name

Answer 1

ZPACK, Zithromax

Question 2

clarithromycin brand name

Answer 2

Biaxin

Question 3

Erythromycin brand name

Answer 3

EES 400, Ery-Tab

Question 4

What are the major uses of macrolides?

Answer 4

pulmonary infections, otitis media, chlamydia (azithromycin)

Question 5

Side effects of macrolides

Answer 5

QT prolongation, GI upset, high liver enzymes, altered taste (biaxin) and flatulence (Zpack)

Question 6

Macrolide interactions

Answer 6

WARFARIN, Statins, Digoxin

Question 7

Macrolide precautions

Answer 7

cardiac risk (QT)

Question 8

Dosage forms of Zpak

Answer 8

Tablets, packet, suspension, reconstituted

Question 9

Dosage forms - Biaxin

Answer 9

IR and ER, suspension, reconstituted

Question 10

Should macrolides be taken with food?

Answer 10

you can take tablets, but not suspensions