Infections in lower resp tract including bronchitis & pneumonia, skin & soft tissue infections, acute otitis media & in upper resp tract including sinusitis & pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Eradication of streptococci from the oropharynx. Treatment of uncomplicated genital reactions due to C. trachomatis, chancroid due to H. ducreyi & uncomplicated genital infections due to non-multiresistant N. gonorrhoeae. Prophylaxis against M. avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) infection w/ rifabutin. Treatment of disseminated MAC in patients w/ advanced HIV infection w/ ethambutol.
AdultTreatment of STD caused by C. trachomatis & H. ducreyi 1,000 mg as single dose. Susceptible N. gonorrhea 1,000 or 2,000 mg in combination w/ ceftriaxone 250 or 500 mg. Prophylaxis against MAC infections in HIV patients 1,200 mg once/wk. Treatment of disseminated MAC in advanced HIV patients 600 mg once daily. All other indication including upper & lower resp tract infections 500 mg daily for 3 days. Total daily dose: 1,500 mg. Childn (>45 kg) Total dose: 1,500 mg.
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