Azidose
by Shaheen
Active ingredient: Azithromycin
Packs
- Cap · 250 mg · 6's (036836)
- Susp Dry · 200 mg/5 mL · 15 mL (036837)
- Cap · 250 mg · 10's (036836)
- Tab · 500 mg · 6's (107407)
In stock at Healify — same active ingredient
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About Azithromycin
Macrolide & similar types
Uses
Infections of upper & lower respiratory tract, skin & soft tissue. Otitis media. Uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis. COVID-19.
How to take it
ORAL: Adults: 500 mg once daily for 3 days taken at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after food. Children: Under 3 yr (upto 15 kg), 10 mg/kg; 3-7 yr: 125 mg; 8-11 yr: 188 mg; 12-14 yr: 250 mg. All as a single daily dose for 3 days, taken at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after food. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: Adults: 500 mg once daily for 1 day, then 250 mg once daily on day 2-5. Children: >2 yr: 12 mg/kg once daily for 5 day. Acute Bacterial Sinusitis: Adults: 500 mg once daily for 3 day or 2 gm single dose. Children: >6 mth: 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 day. Otitis Media: Children: >6 mth: 30 mg/kg as single dose; 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 day; or 10 mg/kg once daily…
Side effects
Gl upset, anorexia, allergy, rash, photosensitivity, arthralgia, oedema, angioneurotic oedema, anaphylaxis, abnormal liver function, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, dizziness, vertigo, convulsions, headache, somnolence, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, palpitations, arrhythmias, asthaenia, paraesthesia. Rarely hearing impairment, erythema multiforme. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hepatic necrosis, hepatic failure, neutropenia, taste disturbances, decreased blood bicarbonate, deafness, pruritus.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Hepatic disease. Precautions: Renal or hepatic impairment. Perform LFTs if signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction occur, discontinue if confirmed. QT prolongation, electrolyte disturbance, clinically relevant bradycardia, arrhythmias or severe cardiac insufficiency. Myasthenia gravis. Elderly.
Advice
Take tablet with meals. Take capsule 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take oral suspension with or without meals. Do not take with antacids containing aluminum or magnesium. Contact prescriber if there is mouth sores, vaginal sores, vaginal discharge, unrelieved fever, severe diarrhoea or vomiting, rash, itching, hives, difficulty in breathing, chest tightness. Complete full course of therapy even if you feel better. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber. Follow prescriber's advice about sexual intercourse and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases if medication is being taken to treat sexually transmitted…
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Interactions with Azithromycin
Ergot derivatives, antacids, cyclosporin, digoxin, anticoagulants, colchicine, drugs that prolong QT interval.
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