Review article

Anti-Inflammatory Action of Azithromycin in Respiratory Infections

Alemka Markotić

Abstract

Acute respiratory infections are the most common infectious diseases and the most common reason for visiting a general practitioner clinic. Azithromycin is known to have a broad spectrum of action against most causes of pneumonia, including Gram-positive, Gram-negative and atypical microorganisms. Its clinical efficacy in oral administration is also good, which allows outpatient treatment of patients below 65 years of age and without chronic diseases. Today we know that in addition to antimicrobial, azithromycin also has significant immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. This article primarily focuses on its potential anti-inflammatory effects in respiratory tract infections.

Keywords

azithromycin; respiratory tract infections; anti-inflammatory

Hrčak ID:

122394

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/122394

Publication date:

22.5.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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