Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk
Recommend review of patient medications due to high frequency of significant interactions
Non-XL Tablets can be crushed for NG administration; Liquid formulation also available.
OPEN BENEFIT: No prescribing restrictions
Antimicrobial class: Macrolide
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 5 hours
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Poor
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Poor