No, Azithro is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

If you are allergic to Azithro then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azithro and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azithro is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azithro is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.