The usefulness of azithromycin for pediatric cough depends on the cause of the cough. If the cough is caused by an infection with azithromycin-susceptible causative organisms, the drug is more useful; otherwise, it may not achieve good clinical results. Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial drug indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of some microorganisms, such as some Gram-positive bacteria, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Catamorium, and Haemophilus influenzae. In most cases, coughs are caused by bronchitis, bronchiolitis, etc. If its causative pathogenic organisms are azithromycin-sensitive causative organisms, azithromycin control of pediatric cough can achieve better clinical results. However, if the pathogenic microorganisms causing the cough are not covered by azithromycin, then the application of azithromycin at this time will not achieve good clinical efficacy, and other antimicrobial drugs can be applied for treatment. It should be noted that azithromycin is metabolized by the liver, and the drug has a certain stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain. If the drug is not properly administered or there are individual differences in the child, it is easy to lead to the emergence of adverse consequences. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin, other macrolides or ketolactones, and in patients with cholestatic jaundice/hepatic insufficiency after previous use of azithromycin. Therefore, when a child develops cough symptoms, parents should not give Azithromycin to their children privately, but should consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease and choose an appropriate treatment plan.
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