What it's used for
This antibiotic is used in adults and children to treat bacterial infections such as hospital-acquired and community-acquired pneumonia.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Adults and adolescents take 600 mg every 12 hours, while pediatric patients take 10 mg/kg every 8 hours, administered orally or intravenously for 10 to 14 days.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
Common side effects include diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nausea, and anemia.
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