Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4170863 Paediatric Respiratory Reviews 2010 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryInterest in azithromycin in the management of patients with cystic fibrosis has grown over the last decade. Uniquely this drug has both antibacterial and immune modulating effects which appear to be the reason for its clinical benefit as proven in several well designed clinical studies. In this review we discuss the proposed mechanisms of action of azithromycin and review the evidence for its clinical effectiveness and safety in cystic fibrosis.

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