How long is azithromycin suitable for mycoplasma pneumonia

The course of treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia with azithromycin is generally 5 to 14 days.

Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia are generally treated for 7-14 days, and a course of azithromycin is generally taken for 5 days, and if the symptoms are still not relieved, another course of treatment can be added.

1. Indications for azithromycin

(1) Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis or Streptococcus pneumoniae.

(2) Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae.

(3) Skin infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae.

(4) Children caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatisCervicitisUrethritis.

2. The most common adverse reactions caused by azithromycin in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, etc.

3. Contraindications: Patients who are allergic to erythromycin, azithromycin, and other macrolides are prohibited. Patients who have taken azithromycin and then develop cholestatic insufficiency and hepatic insufficiency are contraindicated.

The course of azithromycin treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia is not stated in the drug label, and it should be determined according to the patient's condition under the guidance of a physician. Patients with mycoplasma pneumonia are advised to seek medical attention in time to avoid delays in their illness.