Azithromycin as an Immunomodulatory: Antibiotics Used In Primary Care: Exploring the role of azithromycin as an immunomodulatory antibiotic in primary care

Abstract

Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is commonly prescribed for upper and lower respiratory tract infections in children. While it has proven benefits, some concerns regarding azithromycin use have arisen in recent years. This practice point considers azithromycin therapy for acute respiratory infections in otherwise healthy children. Pharmacokinetics, spectrum of activity, the problem of resistant bacteria and clinical aspects are considered, along with recommendations for use and contraindications. Azithromycin should be avoided in patients with a significant risk of bacteremia. It is associated with pneumococcal resistance and, with stated exceptions, is generally not recommended for the treatment of acute pharyngitis, acute otitis media or pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia in the pediatric population.“The usage of modern medicine is associated with the risk of relapses and danger of side effects. There is a great need to develop the cost effective as well as harmless drugs for this liver disease. On the other hand, herbal drugs used in the liver diseases are claimed to be effective and safe. The phytochemicals derived from plant extracts possess multiple activities. It has been found that naturally formulated compound is more active than the isolated form. Recently green synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles synthesis has been increasingly attempted worldwide and this noble metal of silver and gold has been used for medicinal application and as ornaments since ancient time.