Azithromycin side effects: Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an antibiotic

Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an antibiotic medication that treats bacterial infections. It doesn’t treat viral infections. Azithromycin is an effective medication for bacterial infections. But there are several common and serious side effects you should know about. Description Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. This medicine may mask or delay the symptoms of syphilis. It is not effective against syphilis infections. Azithromycin belongs to the class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Azithromycin may cause side effects . Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nausea diarrhea vomiting stomach pain headache Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking azithromycin and call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment: fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat dizziness fainting rash with or without a fever blisters or peeling fever and pus-filled, blister-like sores, redness, and swelling ...