Zithromax is an erythromycin-related antibiotic, which is primary use is to fight bacteria in human body. Zithromax is prescribed for treating wide range of bacteria-caused diseases such as skin infections; tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinus infections, pulmonary disease, pneumonia), sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, chlamydia, chancroid) and genital ulcer disease in men. Zithromax is also used in children for treating conditions like middle ear infection, pneumonia, tonsillitis, and strep throat. Although, Zithromax is not effective in case of any virus-caused infection like flu, stomach flu, or common cold.

Zithromax is a brand manufactured by Pfizer company from 1991. Zithromax's active ingredient azithromycin  was discovered by a team of Croatian researchers back in 1980. It was patented by the the same team, which later has signed a partnership with Pfizer company to grant the right of producing and distributing the drug in America and Europe.  Azithromycin has many generic variations, but Zithromax remains the best known and top selling amongst them.

Zithromax has a rare possibility of serious reactions to its active components. If you experience symptoms like swelling of the face, lips, and neck that impedes speaking, swallowing, and breathing, allergic reaction, or skin diseases when taking Zithromax call your doctor or any healthcare provider immediately.