Is Azithromycin a penicillin derivative?
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- 23 Sep 2013 by bbrauer
- Updated
- 23 September 2013
- Topics
- azithromycin, penicillin
Responses (1)
No it isn't. Its closer to erythromycin.

Further Information
- Azithromycin Information for Consumers
- Azithromycin Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Azithromycin (detailed)
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Thanks for your help. I feel better knowing that since I am highly allergic to penicillin