Azithral 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Globex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Azithral 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Skin infections
- Soft tissue infections
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Otitis media
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Orally administered
- Absorbed on an empty stomach
- Peak concentration in adults: 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transport to site of infection
- Extended bacteriostatic levels
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily for adults
- Dosage for sexually transmitted diseases
- Dosage for children based on body weight
- Dosage for typhoid fever
- Dosage for IV infusion in adults
Administration
- Oral administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Administration 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids
- Potential interaction with carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Diarrhoea
- Allergic reactions like rash and photosensitivity
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild reductions in neutrofil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment in some patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category B in pregnancy
- No evidence of harm to fetus in animal studies
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Long period of observation and treatment required for some reactions
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment needed in mild renal impairment
- Caution needed in severe renal impairment
- Contraindicated in patients with hepatic disease
- No effect on ability to drive or operate machinery
Overdose Effects
- No specific data available
- Typical symptoms include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- General 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
Common Questions
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- Effect on diarrhea
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- Status as an antibiotic
- Action if no improvement is observed
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