Azasite
Azasite Overview
Azasite (generic: azithromycin) is a prescription antibiotic medicine used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. Azasite belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Azasite kills bacteria by decreasing the bacteria's ability to make proteins.
Azasite comes in the form of eye drops. The dose is usually one drop in the affected eye two times daily.
Common side effects include eye irritation and discomfort. Do not wear contacts while taking this medication.
