Azisyn (Azithromycin 500mg)

Azisyn (Azithromycin 500mg) is a commonly prescribed antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It’s usually taken once daily and is effective due to its long half-life.

✅ Common Uses of Azisyn (Azithromycin 500mg):

1. Upper & Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

   • Acute bronchitis

   • Community-acquired pneumonia

   • Sinusitis

   • Pharyngitis and tonsillitis

2. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

3. Ear Infections

   • Especially in adults and older children (e.g., otitis media)

4. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

   • Chlamydia trachomatis (single 1g dose or 500mg over several days)

   • Uncomplicated gonorrhea (in combination)

5. Typhoid Fever (as an alternative when resistant to other drugs)

6. Traveler’s Diarrhea & Some Intestinal Infections

   • Caused by Campylobacter jejuni

7. Mycobacterial Infections

   • In people with HIV (e.g., Mycobacterium avium complex)

📌 Usual Dosage Pattern

• Often prescribed as: 500mg once daily for 3–5 days

• Or: 500mg on Day 1, then 250mg once daily for the next 4 days