In a message dated 4/19/01 11:46:24 AM Central Daylight Time,
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> Subject: Is this antibiotic safe
>
> Got a mom who wants to know about using the antibiotic azitromycin (also
> known as Sumamed) while breastfeeding.  We can't find anything at Hale's
> site or the Lactnet archives.  Is there another name for this med?  Is it
> safe while breastfeeding?  (We won't talk about the fact that she says the
> doc prescribed it for a viral illness :-(  )
>
> ~ Heidi
>

Azithromycin
Equivalent term:
Use for:
Sumamed, Zithromax

Broader term(s):
Macrolides

Scope notes:
Azithromycin is an antimycobacterial, antiprotozoal drug used to treat MAC.

Source:
NLM; PI

Zithromax is perfectly safe while nursing or pregnant.  Sidenote: it looks
like a Russian name for Zithro.

Cheryl Taylor White
Oklahoma City, OK

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