New Azithromycin information

[NoExcuses]

<b> Azithromycin disrupts the information flow between Pseudomonas bacteria </b>


The drug, azithromycin (AZM), has been found to curb pathogenic bacteria. AZM combats bacteria in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa family. Scientists have discovered that AZM prevents these bacteria from becoming aggressive and destructive. AZM blocks the mechanism used by the bacteria to "measure" how many of them there are in a particular environment. Unaware of their numbers and how strong they've already become, the pathogens, as a result, delay their big attack. AZM, which belongs to the macrolide group of drugs, is incapable of killing Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but helps to keep the pathogen relatively bengign, preventing it from moving into more antagonistic phase where it would begin attacking and destroying large sections of lung tissue.


<i>Source: CF Roundtable - Summer 2006 - Page 35</i>

 

[lovingBenandCambree]

thanks for the update Amy, its always good to hear what is happening. I wondered if I should still take Azithro and now know that I definitely should be. Thanks

 

[Scarlett81]

This is funny, b/c I've cultured PS for years. Then I start with this new doc, she puts me on Zithro and I stop culturing it! I havent cultured it in 2 years!

 

[NoExcuses]

What's PS?

 

[JazzysMom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>amy</b></i>

What's PS?</end quote></div>

I am sure its a typo....suppose to be PA

So would this help those of us who are colonized already or those first culturing it? Either way its something good!

 

[NoExcuses]

Definitely those who are already colonized

 

[Diane]

I wish they would find something like this for cepacia.... *sigh*

 

[NoExcuses]

this post reminds of another where a certain type of CF mutation had a breakthrough on the road towards correction. Those who didn't have the mutation made comments of how they wished this would happen for their mutation - instead of being happy for those who actually suffered from the CF mutation in the news. I think it's a tad bit selfish....

 

[JazzysMom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>amy</b></i>

this post reminds of another where a certain type of CF mutation had a breakthrough on the road towards correction. Those who didn't have the mutation made comments of how they wished this would happen for their mutation - instead of being happy for those who actually suffered from the CF mutation in the news. I think it's a tad bit selfish....</end quote></div>


I dont by any way think Diane meant to be selfish & I am sure she is very happy there is any progress being made. BUT I completely understand her frustration & hope that maybe someday any Cepacia patients will also have such a breakthrough.

 

[Diane]

Thank you Melissa.... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Nope not selfish at all....Im glad they found something to help with PA...........keep in mind Amy, I HAVE PA. I dont think its selfish at all , one bit, to wish they would look into other areas as well. Amy keep something in mind.... i was young, healthy, and thought i knew everything once too....Like most of us when we are younger, but life has a way of making you realize its better to think before you speak (wink)

 

[thelizardqueen]

H*ck I even wish that they'd have something for cepacia as well. Doesn't mean that I'm selfish or Diane. I don't have cepacia myself, but it would be nice if a med did what it does for PA for cepacia.

 

[NoExcuses]

oh get off your high horse, Diane.

 

[DietRootBeer]

HaHa!!!! Funny Diane<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">) 2 thumbs up!!!

 

[Diane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thelizardqueen</b></i>

H*ck I even wish that they'd have something for cepacia as well. Doesn't mean that I'm selfish or Diane. I don't have cepacia myself, but it would be nice if a med did what it does for PA for cepacia.</end quote></div>
VERY well said

 

[thelizardqueen]

You've got to remember that its not only PA that's a big bug that effects CFers. THere's Cepacia too. I don't see why they wouldn't try finding a drug in that area as well. It would help a lot of people.

 

[anonymous]

Does anyone take that antibiotic daily? Last I took my son to the doctor (a new one) she gave me info on it. At the time I thought "No thanks - he's doing good -why add another med - especially antibiotic if not sick". But maybe it is something to think about. any thoughts?

Mother of 9 yr old boy w cf

 

[Diane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>DietRootBeer</b></i>

HaHa!!!! Funny Diane<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">) 2 thumbs up!!!</end quote></div>

*takes a bow*

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>anonymous</b></i>

Does anyone take that antibiotic daily? Last I took my son to the doctor (a new one) she gave me info on it. At the time I thought "No thanks - he's doing good -why add another med - especially antibiotic if not sick". But maybe it is something to think about. any thoughts?



Mother of 9 yr old boy w cf</end quote></div>

i take it 3 days a week

 

[thelizardqueen]

I take mine every monday, wednesday and friday.

 

[Diane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thelizardqueen</b></i>

You've got to remember that its not only PA that's a big bug that effects CFers. THere's Cepacia too. I don't see why they wouldn't try finding a drug in that area as well. It would help a lot of people.</end quote></div>
To add to that, which i meant to earlier........ just because one is cepacia free now , doesnt mean it will stay that way....no-one plans on getting cepacia, and if you ever got it you would be PRAYING for something to help control it.