azithromycin
MacrolideWhat it's for
Atypical pneumonia, COPD flares
Nursing considerations
- QT prolongation — flag stacked QT drugs
- Short course, long tail (stays in tissue)
- GI upset common
Key side effects
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QT drugs on MAR
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
