Azithromycin
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Azithromycin is a prescription antibiotic (see Antibiotics / Anti-Inflammatories) that has both antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a member of the macrolide family and has been used to help control rosacea symptoms.
Useful links:
- Azithromycin similar to oxytetracycline (terramycin) Acne rosacea: An open comparative trial of azithromycin versus oxytetracycline therapy
- azithromycin and rosacea Pharmacology and therapeutics: Therapeutic potential of azithromycin in rosacea
- pulse dosing with azithromycin Pulse therapy with azithromycin in acne rosacea and peri-oral dermatitis: an open study
- treating rosacea with azithromycin Oral use of azithromycin for the treatment of acne rosacea
- topical azithromycin same as clarithromycin A topical azithromycin preparation for the treatment of acne vulgaris and rosacea
- http://www.drugs.com/zithromax.html
