AzaSite
(azithromycin)
Treats pink eye.
Our bottom line
AzaSite (azithromycin) effectively treats pink eye and requires you to place less drops into your eye compared to similar medications, but it can be expensive.
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- Drug class: Ophthalmic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Less frequent applications make AzaSite (azithromycin) more convenient to use than similar medicines.
- Since you apply AzaSite (azithromycin) directly to the eye(s), there are minimal systemic side effects.
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What to expect from AzaSite, on one page
Download Fact SheetDownsides
- AzaSite (azithromycin) is not available as a generic and costs significantly more than similar medicines.
- Directly applying AzaSite (azithromycin) to the eyes can irritate them.
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Download Fact SheetAzaSite (azithromycin) is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves.
- Drug class: Ophthalmic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
Dosage forms
- Eye drops
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What to expect when you take AzaSite (azithromycin) for Eye infections
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Eye irritation
Side effect rates for AzaSite (azithromycin)
- Eye irritation2%2%
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Risks and Warnings for AzaSite (azithromycin)
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- › Allergies to systemic azithromycin.
Before starting AzaSite (azithromycin), tell your doctor if you are allergic to azithromycin (Zithromax). If you notice changes in your eyes such as eyelid swelling, eye pain, or changes in your vision while taking AzaSite (azithromycin), contact your doctor because these can be signs of an allergic reaction.
Common concerns from people taking AzaSite (azithromycin)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Before starting AzaSite (azithromycin), tell your doctor if you are allergic to azithromycin (Zithromax). If you notice changes in your eyes such as eyelid swelling, eye pain, or changes in your vision while taking AzaSite (azithromycin), contact your doctor because these can be signs of an allergic reaction.