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azithromycin
azithromycin
Brand names:
Zithromax
Form
Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS
500 mg
TABLET, ORAL
250 mg
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Other Macrolides
Class:
08121208
Medication comments:
IV Push Guidelines
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy.
Renal Dosing Program
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Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications
Usual Adult Dose
Comments
Renal Dosage Adjustments
azithromycin
IV
(
Zithromax
©
)
500 mg daily
No adjustment necessary
azithromycin
PO
(
Zithromax
©
)
250-500 mg daily
(500-1,000 mg
single dose for
specific indications)
No adjustment necessary
Per policy, these drugs may be converted from IV to PO in patients who meet criteria.
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Generic
(Brand)
Population
IV Dose
PO Dose
Notes
azithromycin
(Zithromax)
adult
250 mg IV q24h
250 mg PO q24h
Although azithromycin has low bioavailability, it is well-distributed to tissues.
500 mg IV q24h
500 mg PO q24h
pediatric
5-10 mg/kg q24h
5-10 mg/kg q24h
(max: 500 mg/day)
Last updated:
Jun. 17, 2021
Renal Adjustment Policy
azithromycin subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
IV to PO Conversion Policy
Policy
UpToDate
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(Brand)
• Indications
Comments
(Zithromax©)
(Zithromax©)
(500-1,000 mg
single dose for
specific indications)
(Brand)
(Zithromax)
(max: 500 mg/day)