Patient's question:
Lately, my boss has said that I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I don't want to, either. I often can't sleep at night and sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. What should I do if I experience bloating and vomiting after taking Azithromycin?Doctor's answer:
Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that can cause gastrointestinal reactions, primarily diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, mouth and tongue pain, and reduced appetite.1.1 Its mechanism of action is related to motilin receptors. After azithromycin binds to motilin, it directly acts on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, producing a contraction effect that leads to the aforementioned gastrointestinal reactions. Smecta's main component is di-octahedral montmorillonite, which has a strong covering effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa. It can enhance the defensive function against attacking factors and restore the normal rhythm of intestinal motility.