Azithromycin

Azithromycin is an antibiotic that can treat middle ear infections in children. It works about as well as amoxicillin-clavulanate and often causes fewer side effects. It’s usually taken once a day for 5 days, or sometimes just as a single large dose, which makes it easier to take. Azithromycin is especially helpful for kids who are allergic to penicillin. Doctors may also use it when other antibiotics haven’t worked or if easier dosing is needed.

 

Treatment Type: Prescription Medication

Treatment Class: Macrolide

Treatment Modality: Intravenous (IV), Oral

Azithromycin

Review Summary

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Based on the single review provided by Dr. Curbside, Azithromycin appears to be an effective treatment for acute otitis media (inner ear infection), especially for patients with a penicillin allergy. The review also suggests that Azithromycin is appropriate when coverage for atypical bacteria is needed, particularly when the ear infection is accompanied by respiratory tract infections.

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Breakdown by Category

Each categories are rated on a 1–5 scale, with 5 being the most favorable outcome and 1 being the least. These scores are averaged across all user reviews to provide a clear sense of how this treatment typically performs in each area.

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Very Affordable
Relief Speed
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Moderate Relief
Side Effects
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1 = Intolerable Effect 5 = No Effect

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Mild Effect
Treatment Line
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1 = Third-line or more 5 = First-line

3.0

Second Line

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Based on the single review provided by Dr. Curbside, Azithromycin appears to be an effective treatment for acute otitis media (inner ear infection), especially for patients with a penicillin allergy. The review also suggests that Azithromycin is appropriate when coverage for atypical bacteria is needed, particularly when the ear infection is accompanied by respiratory tract infections.

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Cost
Very Expensive
$1000+
Expensive
$501 to $1000
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$101 to $500
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$25 to $100
Very Affordable
$25
Relief Speed
No Relief
No noticeable improvement
Slow Relief
Several days to weeks
Moderate Relief
Within 1 - 3 days
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Within hours
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Within minutes
Side Effect
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Caused treatment to stop or required hospitalization
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Difficult to tolerate, may require intervention
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Noticeable, but manageable
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Minor, not bothersome
No Side Effect
Without any adverse effects
Treatment Line
Third-line or more
Used after second-line failed or multiple prior treatment
Second-line
Used after first-line treatment failed or was unsuitable
First-line
First treatment tried
Dr. Curbside

Dr. Curbside

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2 months ago
Azithromycin can be used to treat Otitis media, particularly in patients with a penicillin allergy who cannot take first-line therapies like amoxicillin. It provides coverage against several common respiratory pathogens and also has activity against atypical organisms, which can occasionally contribute to ear and respiratory infections. Azithromycin is convenient because it is typically taken once daily for a short course, improving adherence. It is generally well tolerated, with mild gastrointestinal upset being the most common side effect. Because of increasing bacterial resistance, it is usually reserved for patients who cannot take first-line penicillin-based antibiotics.
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