AZ 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 55.00 (4 x 3: ৳ 660.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 165.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- lower respiratory tract infections
- upper respiratory tract infections
- otitis media
- skin and soft tissue infections
- non-gonococcal urethritis
- cervicitis
Pharmacology
- acid-stable
- orally administered
- rapid absorption
- high concentration in phagocytes
- active transport to infection site
- long half-life
- biliary excretion
Dosage
- Oral:
- 500 mg once daily for 3 days
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
- Children:
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days
- 200 mg for 3 days (body weight 15-25 kg)
- 300 mg for 3 days (body weight 26-35 kg)
- 400 mg for 3 days (body weight 36-45 kg)
- 500 mg for 7-10 days (typhoid fever)
- Injection (IV Infusion):
- 500 mg once daily for at least two days
- 500 mg once daily for one or two days (pelvic inflammatory disease)
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
Interaction
- Antacid interaction
- Carbamazepine interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Digoxin interaction
- Ergot derivatives interaction
- Methylprednisolone interaction
- Theophylline interaction
- Warfarin interaction
- Terfenadine interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Allergic reactions
- Liver transaminases elevation
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Neutrophil count reduction
- Hearing impairment (at higher doses for prolonged periods)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate studies in pregnant women
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Long observation and treatment for serious reactions
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Caution in severe renal impairment
- Not to be used in hepatic impairment
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotics overdosage
- Gastric lavage and supportive measures indicated
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
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