Brand name: Zithromax
Azithromycin is used for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used alone or combined with certain other medicines for the treatment or prevention of infections in persons who have advanced HIV infection. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to macrolide antibiotics. The medicine kills sensitive bacteria or slows their growth. It reduces the production of essential proteins, which are necessary for the bacterial survival.