Novazith 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Leon pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Novazith 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Otitis media
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Non-gonococcal urethritis
  • Cervicitis
  • Chlamydia trachomatis

Pharmacology

  • Time to peak concentration: 2.1 to 3.2 hours
  • High concentration in phagocytes
  • Half-life: 68 hours
  • Biliary excretion as major route of elimination

Dosage

  • Adult oral dose: 500 mg once daily for 3 days
  • Children's dose based on body weight
  • Azithromycin injection for IV infusion only

Administration

  • Suspension reconstitution procedure
  • Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal

Interaction

  • Antacid interaction
  • Cyclosporin interference
  • Digoxin metabolism impairment
  • Ergot derivatives contraindication

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin
  • Hepatic diseases
  • Co-administration with ergot derivatives

Side Effects

  • Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects
  • Allergic reactions like rash or photosensitivity
  • Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
  • Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • No evidence of harm to the fetus
  • Caution in nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions reported
  • Recurrent symptoms possible

Use in Special Populations

  • No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
  • Caution in severe renal impairment
  • Avoid in hepatic impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
  • Chemical Structure Image provided

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