Azyter Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Advise the patient to inform the doctor immediately in case any of the following symptoms is experienced after taking this medicine as the symptoms can be severe.
Uncommon: may affect 1 in 100 people: serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of the face or throat (angioedema).
Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data: serious skin reactions: skin rash, skin eruption, blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)), skin rash accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, swollen glands and an increase of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell), rash appearance as small, itchy red bumps (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)), generalized erythema with scaling over large areas of the body (Dermatitis Exfoliative), skin eruption that is characterised by the rapid appearance of areas of red skin studded with small pustules (small blisters filled with white/yellow fluid) (Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP)).
Stop taking azithromycin if the patient develops these skin symptoms and advise the patient to contact the doctor or seek medical attention immediately.
The following side effects were observed upon administration of the product: Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people: transient eye discomfort (itching, burning, stinging).
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people: blurred vision, sticky eye sensation, foreign body sensation.
Uncommon: may affect 1 in 100 people: allergic reaction (hypersensitivity); inflammation of the conjunctiva (could be due to infection or allergy) (conjunctivitis); allergic inflammation of the conjunctiva (allergic conjunctivitis); inflammation of the cornea (keratitis); itchy skin on the eyelids (eczema eyelids); dry, red, swelling of the eyelids (eyelid oedema); eye allergy; eye watering; redness of the eyelids (erythema of eyelids); redness of the conjunctiva (conjunctival hyperaemia).
Reporting of side effects: If the patient gets any side effects, advise the patient to talk to the doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed.