[Dianna]

Hence, you cannot cure the common cold with a Z-Pack.

Isn't zithromax an anti-viral med? My Dr gave it to me when I had the flu. The anti-viral's may not be as dependable or work the same way as antibiotics, but we do use them.

[Dianna]

I was mistaken. Zithromax is an antibiotic. Nevermind :)

[valkyrieanne]

Isn't zithromax an anti-viral med? My Dr gave it to me when I had the flu. The anti-viral's may not be as dependable or work the same way as antibiotics, but we do use them.

No, Zithromax isn't an anti-viral. It works against bacteria. Some doctors give it to people with viral infections as a sort of "pre-emptive strike" against possible secondary bacterial infection.