Discussion
- broad spectrum macrolide antibiotic;
- indicated for bronchitis due to haemophilus, moraxella, streptococcus;
- may also be used for community acquired pneumonia due to legioella and mycoplasma as well as skin infections due to staph aureus;
- needs to be taken with food;
- typical dose 500 mg PO qd for 5 days;
- does not interact with cytochrome P 450 enzyme system;
Cautions
- not approved for patients younger than age 12