Chlamydia is a pathology that develops as a result of the active action of chlamydia on the body. To eliminate the disease allows only the use of antibacterial agents. "Azithromycin" with chlamydia is considered very effective.
The benefits of this drug
It is an antibacterial medication that is part of the macrolide group. In comparison with similar drugs, it has some advantages:
- It has a special resistance to the action of acids, and therefore retains its properties when administered orally.
- Has the ability to cumulate in cells affected by chlamydia. The concentration of azithromycin in human blood does not rise above the permissible level. As a result, the medicine does not have an increased effect on the spleen and liver. At the same dose, Azithromycin, in comparison with other drugs of the macrolide group, shows efficacy several times greater.
- This drug is produced by the manufacturer not only in tablet form, but also in capsule, injection. When administered intravenously, the active component enters infected cells several times faster, and therefore the effectiveness of "Azithromycin" in chronic chlamydia increases by 70%.
- It does not affect the synthesis of protein compounds involved in the purification of blood from toxic compounds. The biochemical composition of blood plasma after a course of therapy using this drug does not change.
- The active substances of the drug leave the body within 40 hours, while they are eliminated from infected cells up to 60 hours.
Similar properties of "Azithromycin" with chlamydia in a chronic form are very helpful in combating the disease. The drug is able to eliminate even those parasitic cells that could mutate due to certain factors. Previously, chronic chlamydia was treated only with the use of drugs of the fluoroquinolone group, which have a strong toxic effect on the body.
Symptoms and treatment of chlamydia in men and women are interrelated.
Symptoms of Chlamydia
The disease manifests itself with various clinical symptoms, depending on its form:
- Acute chlamydia in men is accompanied by a slight increase in temperature, increased fatigue, general weakness. Glassy, watery, mucopurulent discharge from the urethra is observed, which intensifies during periods of sleep. When urinating, the patient feels a burning sensation, itching, and may notice the appearance of turbid urine. Often there is redness and swelling of the urethral opening, a bloody discharge during ejaculation and urination. The patient feels soreness in the lower back and groin. Treatment for symptoms of chlamydia in men should be comprehensive and timely.
- Chronic chlamydia in men is clinically manifested only during periods of exacerbation. In remission periods, the patient notes a rare occurrence of burning, itching when urinating, slight soreness in the lower back and groin.
- The acute form of chlamydia in women is manifested by an increase in low-grade fever, the appearance of weakness, and fatigue. Chlamydia provokes inflammatory processes in the endometrium, fallopian tubes, uterus, appendages, and urethra. Pain of a pulling nature in the lower back and lower abdomen is noted. Urination is accompanied by burning and itching, a sensation of increased humidity in the genital area. Frequent urination, violation of the menstrual cycle, the appearance of mucopurulent discharge, having an unpleasant odor are also observed.
- The chronic form of chlamydia in women in 20% of cases occurs without clinical symptoms. In other cases, symptoms appear with different intensities during periods of exacerbation.
Rules for the use of "Azithromycin" in chlamydia
Therapy of chlamydia in both sexes is carried out according to the same scheme. All the efforts of therapy are aimed at eliminating the pathogen. In parallel with this, measures should be taken to strengthen immunity. To this end, patients are recommended to take immunomodulating drugs, to adjust their lifestyle. The use of antibiotic drugs leads to the death of both pathogenic and beneficial microflora, therefore, therapy with prebiotics and probiotics should be supplemented.
When using "Azithromycin" with chlamydia, you should adhere to several rules:
- It is important to refuse sex. If this is not possible, it is imperative to use barrier-type contraception.
- It is forbidden to take alcohol. The combination of ethanol and antibiotics can disrupt the activity of various systems in the body.
- It is recommended to minimize the amount of fermented milk products consumed.
- The medicine should be taken without omissions, every day, preferably at the same time.
- With the disappearance of obvious symptoms of the disease and improvement of well-being, it is forbidden to interrupt the course of therapy, reduce the dosage used.
- If you accidentally skip the next dose, you should take it as soon as possible. After use, it is necessary to maintain the interval per day, and then continue to use "Azithromycin" according to the usual scheme.
A regular visit to the doctor
In the treatment of chlamydia, the patient should regularly visit a doctor. A complete cure can only be confirmed by repeated laboratory tests. It is important to understand that the treatment of chronic forms of the disease can take quite a long period of time.
The treatment regimen for chlamydia with Azithromycin will be presented below.
Use of medication
Use "Azithromycin" for the treatment of chlamydia is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor. Self-medication for this disease is fraught with the development of dangerous complications. The medicine should be taken clearly according to the scheme developed individually by the doctor. As a rule, you must adhere to the following methods:
- When a disease is detected at its initial stage, it is indicated to take one tablet of azithromycin once a day. The total dose of the drug used for the entire course of therapy is 1 gram. It is recommended to take tablets before meals in about an hour.
- If chlamydia is manifested by clinical symptoms, the total dose of the drug is tripled. On the first day of treatment, take 1 gram of the drug, on the second and third - 0.5 grams, from the fourth to the seventh day - 0.25 grams.
- In the chronic form of chlamydia, it is indicated to take 1 gram of the drug per week. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist on the basis of a laboratory study.
- The instructions for use of "Azithromycin" contain information about the possibility of its appointment to pregnant women. In fact, clinical trials confirming the safety of the drug against a developing fetus have not been conducted. But experts in this case proceed from the fact that chlamydia is able to do much more harm to the baby’s health than using an antibiotic.
Several species
If complications or a chronic form of chlamydia are identified, it is recommended to use several types of antibiotics at the same time. For the treatment of the initial stages of chlamydia, only Azithromycin will be sufficient.
After completing therapy, the doctor should conduct a second laboratory test. A complete cure can only be indicated by the absence of chlamydia in the biological material.
Is the treatment of chlamydia “Azithromycin” always smooth in women and men?
Negative effects of the drug
Its use for the treatment of chlamydia can lead to the development of a number of negative reactions, including:
- The activity of the gastrointestinal tract increases, as a result of which diarrhea develops, appetite disappears, and nausea occurs.
- The blood platelet count is reduced. The patient increases bleeding, the development of agranulocytosis is not excluded.
- In rare cases, allergic manifestations develop.
- There is a noise in the ears, a slight tingling sensation in the limbs is felt.
- The development of vertigo and headache is not ruled out. The patient feels lethargic and tired.
- In some cases, insomnia develops.
- Hearing impairment may occur, in severe cases, the patient may develop deafness.
- The heart rate increases, tachycardia is noted.
- Against the background of the use of the drug, liver failure may develop. In especially difficult situations, hepatitis develops, a significant part of liver cells die.
- In rare cases, joint pain is observed.
- Representatives of the fair sex can develop thrush, vaginitis.
This is stated in the instructions for "Azithromycin." With chlamydia, concurrent use of antimicrobials can increase the likelihood of developing negative manifestations. It is very important to comply with the recommended dosage, since exceeding it can provoke intoxication, the elimination of which will require medical intervention.
Warnings
Reliable data on the safety of "Azithromycin" in the treatment of patients under 16 years of age is not available. In this regard, it is recommended to abandon the use of the drug at this age. Young patients should be prescribed a specially designed form of the drug - a suspension. Its use is allowed in the treatment of children from six months, the dosage of the medicine is selected at the same time by the doctor individually.
If the use of "Azithromycin" in chlamydia is accompanied by a deterioration in well-being, you should immediately consult a specialist. A dosage adjustment or dosage regimen will probably be required.
Contraindications
Azithromycin may not be used by all patients. The main contraindications to its use are:
- Individual susceptibility to the components that make up the drug.
- Pathology of the kidneys, liver in a chronic form.
- Arrhythmia. In this case, the use of the drug is allowed only under the strict supervision of a doctor.
- The lactation period. If it is necessary to use this drug, it is important to first stop natural feeding.
Careful reception
It is important to exercise caution in the treatment of chlamydia in patients prone to the development of allergic reactions.
If the patient has these contraindications, the specialist selects alternative drugs and methods of treatment for chlamydia.
The dosage of "Azithromycin" with chlamydia should be strictly observed.
Analogs
If necessary, the medication for the treatment of chlamydia can be replaced by drugs with a similar composition or therapeutic effect. The most popular are Zitrolex, Zitrocin, Azax, Sumamed.
It is important to understand that each of the analogues has specific contraindications and is able to provoke the development of negative reactions. That is why any replacement of the drug should be agreed with the attending physician.
We examined how the course of treatment of chlamydia "Azithromycin" is going on.