Community acquired pneumonia
Pertussis
Upper respiratory tract infections
Chlamydia infections
Mycobacterial infections
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) prophylaxis in HIV patients
Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk.
Prolongation of QTc interval. Association with increased cardiovascular mortality in observational studies.
Prolonged half life may contribute to macrolide resistance.
Other drugs that prolong QTc
Increases cyclosporine levels
May increase digoxin levels
Statins increased risk of rhabdomyolysis
Antimicrobial class: Macrolide
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 68 hours
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Poor
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Poor