Take on empty stomach
- Prototype drug: Azithromycin (Zithromax) - "Z-pack"
- monitor for hepatotoxicity and ototoxicity
- assess liver enzymes on a regular basis
- Other Drugs: Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Clindamycin, Vancomycin
- monitor for renal and hepatic function
- monitor for signs of colitis (diarrhea, abdominal cramping)
- monitor for ototoxicity
- Vancomycin: monitor for red man syndrome, nephrotoxicity (creatinine and Urine output); peak and through levels; infuse slowly - may cause IV site pain.
- Erythromycin: drug of choice when penicillin is not an option due to hypersensitivity
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