Is Azithromycin Effective In Managing Vomiting?
Question: I'm visiting South XXXXXXX in the Galápagos Islands. This morning I went snorkeling and around 7:00 pm I began vomiting. Still vomiting. I have a prescription for Azithromycin. The box says for. Diarrhea but I'm just vomiting. Should I begin taking these pills?
Brief Answer:
Azithromycin is an antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, i have gone through your question and I understand your concerns. Azithromycin is basically an antibiotic and will help stop the vomiting only if it was caused by a bacterial infection . In order to stop the vomiting , you need an antiemetic as metoclopramide ( primperane) tablets three times daily . if you could not take pills by mouth due to vomiting , you can take metoclopramide or zofran injection once and repeat only if needed.
As vomiting leads to the loss of large amount of fluids , you need to make sure you are adequetly hydrated with at least 8 cups of fluids daily preferably water and fresh juices. I hope I answered your question.
Azithromycin is an antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, i have gone through your question and I understand your concerns. Azithromycin is basically an antibiotic and will help stop the vomiting only if it was caused by a bacterial infection . In order to stop the vomiting , you need an antiemetic as metoclopramide ( primperane) tablets three times daily . if you could not take pills by mouth due to vomiting , you can take metoclopramide or zofran injection once and repeat only if needed.
As vomiting leads to the loss of large amount of fluids , you need to make sure you are adequetly hydrated with at least 8 cups of fluids daily preferably water and fresh juices. I hope I answered your question.
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