Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular infections
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AZASITE |
| Manufacturer |
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Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Macrolide. |
| Generic Name |
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Azithromycin 1%; oph. soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Indications |
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Susceptible bacterial conjunctivitis. |
| Adults and Children |
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<1yr: not recommended. ≥1yr: 1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily (8–12 hrs apart) for 2 days then once daily for the next 5 days. |
| Precautions |
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Remove contact lenses during therapy. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Eye irritation, superinfection; rare: contact dermatitis, corneal erosion, dysgeusia, dry eye, punctate keratitis, others. |
| How Supplied |
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Soln—2.5mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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