Azithromycin Intravenous and Budesonide Capsule

• Generic Name: azithromycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AzaSite, Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack, Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack, Zithromax, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zmax, Zithromax IV

Azithromycin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to prevent Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Azithromycin belongs to the class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, azithromycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Azithromycin injection may be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

Azithromycin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: budesonide
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release pellets
• Other Brand Names: Entocort EC, Uceris, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules

Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.

Budesonide is used to treat mild to moderate Crohn's disease.

Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.