Legionnaire's Disease Treatment

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The antibiotic erythromycin is normally the drug of choice for treating this disease. Initially, antibiotics are often administered intravenously to make sure they are having the desired effect. Other similar drugs, such as azithromycin and clarithromycin, may also be used, but are more expensive. Possible side effects of these drugs include nausea, vomiting, rash, liver stress, and the appearance of other infections against which they are infective.

If you are unable to tolerate erythromycin, another type of antibiotic may be used. Possibilities include tetracycline, sulfamethoxazole plus trimethoprim, and ciprofloxacin. Potential side effects of these drugs include liver toxicity, nausea, and vomiting.

For severe infections, the tuberculosis drug rifampin may be added to the regimen. This drug can cause a wide range of side effects, including jaundice, hepatitis, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, rash, blood cell changes, and others.

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