Azithral 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Globex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis
- Otitis media
- Skin infections
- Soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Oral administration
- Acid stability
- Absorption rate
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Tissue distribution
- Drug elimination
- Microbial protein synthesis
- Activity against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
Dosage
- 500 mg daily for adults
- Dosage for children based on body weight
- Azithromycin injection for specific conditions
- Recommended duration of therapy
Administration
- Oral suspension reconstitution procedure
- Preferable administration timing in relation to meals
Interaction
- Effect of antacids on azithromycin absorption
- Potential interaction with carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Low incidence of side effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible liver transaminase elevation
- Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
- Mild reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment in some patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- Animal reproduction studies
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Long period of observation and treatment required in certain cases
Use in Special Populations
- Renal impairment considerations
- Hepatic impairment precautions
- Effect on ability to drive and use machines
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
- Recommended measures for overdose management
Storage Conditions
- Dry and cool storage
- Protection from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
Compound Summary
- Molecular formula
- Chemical structure image
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