Question

A 3-year-old child was admitted to a children’s hospital in Suzhou for symptoms of runny nose, cough, and fever that had persisted for 3 days. The past treatment situation and effects were unclear. Inquiry: What adverse reactions might occur when using azithromycin?

Answer

The child is suspected to have a respiratory tract infection, possibly caused by a virus or bacteria, and is exhibiting symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and fever.

  1. Maintain proper nutrition and drink plenty of water.
  2. Undergo anti-inflammatory treatment. Common side effects of azithromycin include gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, which usually resolve after slow administration.
  3. Symptomatic treatment. Include fever reduction and lung clearing. Treatment with azithromycin may cause abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea, and may also affect liver function. One. If there is no evidence of bacterial infection or mycoplasma/chlamydia infection, it is best to avoid using azithromycin to prevent interference with liver function. Two. If azithromycin is indeed necessary, liver function monitoring should be conducted.