One medication that is advertised and promoted online is Zithromax, as promoted in Walmart and where more detailed information is accessible in NetDoctor . It is a drug identified to be used for upper respiratory tract infections . The generic name of Zithromax is Azithromycin and the NetDoctor official website provides comprehensive information which includes how the drug works; what is it specifically used for; how should it be taken; some warning information; how should it be used with caution; what aspects should the drug not to be specifically used in; label warnings; side effects; how this particular drug affects other medicines that patients are currently taking; and other medicines containing similar active ingredients .
As such, since it was specifically identified as a medication for upper respiratory tract infection, the drug reportedly works as inhibiting bacteria which is identified to produce protein needed for its replication and growth . Specifically, the medicine was noted to treat infections in the lungs and airways (bronchitis, pneumonia); bacterial infections in nasal passageways (pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis); infections caused by bacteria in the ears, skin, to name a few . Caution is explicitly noted for its use when patients have been diagnosed with severe kidney problems, and patient with liver or heart conditions. There were side effects categorized according to those manifested very commonly as exhibited by people who took the medication (usually 1 in 10 people); common ( up to1 in 100 people); uncommon and rare. Of the very common side effects, it was disclosed that there have been reported “disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain or wind” .
Actually, one has not had any personal experience in being prescribed with this kind of medication; and therefore, information on its overall use, efficacy and side effects were gathered from this research.
Works Cited
Drugs.com. "Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Medications." 2013. drugs.com. http://www.drugs.com/condition/upper-respiratory-tract-infection.html. 14 August 2013.
NetDoctor. "Zithromax (azithromycin)." 2013. netdoctor.co.uk. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex-and-relationships/medicines/zithromax.html. 14 August 2013.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. "Zithromax (Azithromycin)." 2013. health.walmart.com. http://health.walmart.com/health-advice/zithromax-azithromycin-250-z-pak/856/. 14 August 2013.
