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I was born with one kidney, and I have been prescribed Azithromycin. Is it harmful to my kidney?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been prescribed Azithromycin for ureaplasma. I was born with one kidney, which is 100 percent healthy. A few months ago, the lab report showed a slight decrease in function, probably due to the Advil I took after a dental procedure. I was prone to stones, but a recent KUB X-ray sho... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Azithromycin is excreted in the urine, and with a normal level of serum creatinine full dose can be taken like 500 mg once daily for three days safely. But when serum creatinine is increased, a dose of 250 mg once daily for three days should be taken. Is it possible to se... Read Full »