Table 1
From the following article
Azithromycin and dentistry — a useful agent?
L D Addy & M V Martin
British Dental Journal 197, 141 - 143 (2004) Published online: 14 August 2004
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4811530
Table 1. Pharmacological properties of azithromycin that makes it a desirable agent in the management of dental infections
 Stable in acid pH |
| Well absorbed |
| Absorption not effected by food |
| Sustained high tissue concentrations |
| Extensive penetration of cells |
| Rapid uptake by phagocytes |
| Delivery in high concentrations to site of infection |
| Once daily delivery |
| Short duration of treatment |
| Less gastro-intestinal side effects than erythromycin |
