new prokinetic agents. The macrolide, erythromycin has prokinetic efficacy but is less tolerated than azithromycin …. Objective: To investigate the gastrokinetic effect of azithromycin. Method: Twenty four apparently health subjects were studied … after an overnight fast. Thirty minutes before the study, placebo or azithromycin was orally administered in a crossover …

emphasis on the use of the macrolides. Azithromycin, the prototype azalide, is a macrolide derivative with a broad … tissue concentrations of azithromycin to promote the development of resistant microorganisms requires further evaluation …. Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of 3- to 5-day regimens of oral azithromycin (total dose 1.5g) in patients with …

. Interventions: The antibacterials studied were amoxicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate, azithromycin, cefaclor, cefuroxime axetil and … costs when compared with the other antibacterials. Low dosages of clarithromycin and azithromycin followed amoxicillin in … sinusitis, with low dose clarithromycin and azithromycin as second choices. …

all patients is also cost effective; however, it may not be feasible for all health systems. A single dose of azithromycin …