Azithromycin treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia is usually a course of treatment of 5 ∽ 14 days.
Mycoplasma pneumonia patients usually course of treatment for 7-14 days, usually take a course of azithromycin for 5 days, if the symptoms still can not be relieved can be added another course of treatment.
1.Azithromycin indications
(1) Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Catamoeba or Streptococcus pneumoniae.
(2) Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae.
(3) Skin infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus agalactiae.
(4) Cervicitis and urethritis caused by Neisseria gonorrhea or Chlamydia trachomatis.
2. The most common adverse reactions caused by azithromycin when used in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rash.
3. Contraindications: contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to erythromycin, azithromycin, and other macrolides. Patients who have ever taken azithromycin and subsequently developed cholestatic insufficiency and hepatic insufficiency are contraindicated.
The course of Azithromycin treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia is not indicated in its drug insert and should be determined under the supervision of a physician according to the patient’s condition. Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia are advised to seek timely medical attention to avoid delays.