Azithromycin controlled-release microspheres - Pfizer
Alternative Names: Azithromycin dihydrate microspheres for oral suspension - Pfizer; Azithromycin extended release - Pfizer; Azithromycin SR (2g single dose) - Pfizer; Sustained-release azithromycin - Pfizer; Zmax; Zmax for oral suspension; Zmax SRLatest Information Update: 23 Dec 2021
At a glance
- Originator Pfizer
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antibacterials; Antivirals; Eye disorder therapies; Macrolides; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Protein 50S ribosomal subunit inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis; Acute sinusitis; Community-acquired pneumonia; Pharyngitis; Respiratory tract infections; Tonsillitis
- Discontinued Otitis media
Most Recent Events
- 16 Apr 2021 Discontinued - Phase-III for Community-acquired pneumonia in Japan (PO)
- 12 Aug 2015 No recent reports on development identified - Phase-III for Community-acquired pneumonia in Japan (PO)
- 29 Oct 2010 Launched for Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in Canada (PO)