All indications other than STD Total dose: 1.5 g to be given as 500 mg daily for 3 days or initial dose of 500 mg followed by 250 mg once daily for 4 days. Uncomplicated STD caused by Chlamydia trachomatis 1 g as single dose. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 2 g as single dose. Prophylaxis of disseminated MAC infections 1.2 g once wkly. As treatment or secondary prophylaxis of MAC infections 500 mg once daily w/ other antimycobacterials. Mild to moderate typhoid caused by multidrug resistant strains 500 mg once daily for 7 days.
Patients at risk for irregular heart beat eg, history of existing QT prolongation, low blood levels of K or Mg & those taking drugs for arrhythmias; severe hepatic impairment; renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.
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