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AzaSite
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| Dosing/ Conjunctivitis | 1 drop bid first 2 days, then 1 drop qd for 5 days | |
| Chem Specs | azithromycin 1% | |
| Quantities | 2.5ml in a 5ml bottle | |
| Cost | 60.00 | |
| Class | Macrolide (primarily bacteriostatic) | |
| Action | Blocks bacterial protein synthesis. | |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. | |
| Used for blepharitis related dry eye and recurrent corneal erosions. | ||
| Contraindications | Macrolide hypersensitivity Avoid if pt. allergic to erythromycin. |
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| Pediatric use | Over 1 year | |
| Pregnancy | Category B | |
| BAK preserved. Good tissue penetration. DuraSite delivery medium allows qd dosing. Azithromycin down-regulates inflammatory mediators NF-KB, cytokines and matrix metalloproteinase. |
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