Azithromycin is often the first-line treatment for bacterial pneumonia. Amoxicillin is used for mild to moderate pneumonia for nonhospitalized people. Hospitalized adults may need different ...

Azithromycin dosing varies based on the specific bacterial infection being treated, with most adults taking between 500 mg and 2,000 mg depending on whether it’s a single dose or a multi-day regimen.

Depending on its form, Medicare Part D or Original Medicare may cover azithromycin. People enrolled in Part C will get the same coverage. Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an antibiotic that doctors often ...