Azasite Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Azasite may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Azasite - for the Consumer

Azasite Drops

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Azasite Drops. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Azasite Drops:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); discharge from the eye; eye pain; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent burning, stinging, or irritation of the eye; swelling around the eyes; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Azasite Side Effects - for the Professional

AzaSite

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in one clinical trial of a drug cannot be directly compared with the rates in the clinical trials of the same or another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

The data described below reflect exposure to AzaSite in 698 patients. The population was between 1 and 87 years old with clinical signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. The most frequently reported ocular adverse reaction reported in patients receiving AzaSite was eye irritation. This reaction occurred in approximately 1-2% of patients. Other adverse reactions associated with the use of AzaSite were reported in less than 1% of patients and included ocular reactions (blurred vision, burning, stinging and irritation upon instillation, contact dermatitis, corneal erosion, dry eye, eye pain, itching, ocular discharge, punctate keratitis, visual acuity reduction) and non-ocular reactions (dysgeusia, facial swelling, hives, nasal congestion, periocular swelling, rash, sinusitis, urticaria).

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included burning, stinging and irritation upon instillation, contact dermatitis, corneal erosion, dry eye, , ocular discharge, and punctate keratitis.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included nasal congestion and sinusitis.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dysgeusia.

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