Community acquired pneumonia, Pertussis, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chlamydial infections, Mycobacterial infections
Neonatal: Liver function tests. Use with caution in infants with impaired hepatic function
Rare side effect: tinnitus
Neonatal:
Less risk for drug interactions compared to other macrolide antibiotics
Neonatal:
Neonatal:
Neonatal:
Antimicrobial class: Macrolide
Average serum half life: Infants and children: 55 hours
Route of Elimination: Neonatal:
Metabolism: Hepatic to inactive metabolites