Roxithromycin

Is roxithromycin an antibiotic for asthma?

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There is no such thing as an "antibiotic for asthma".

Asthma is a chronic disease defined by constriction of the air passageways and production of thick mucus as part of an immune response to the presence of an antigen, or "non-self" substance. This often results in "air hunger", difficulty breathing, and insufficient oxygen being transferred to the red blood cells in the lung air/blood interface within the alveoli..

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections (which may, on ocasion precipitate asthmatic attacks). Different anti-biotics are used for different kinds of bacteria.

If you are prescribed an antibiotic, don't hesitate to ask your physician for the reason. When filling a prescription in the United States always ask the pharmacist for the "paclage insert" which has full information. Do not allow you to give you a "condensed version" issued by the drug store.

Reading these inserts will give you all of the information you need about the drug.