Zimax 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.00 (3 x 6: ৳ 720.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
Zimax 500 mg Tablet
Category
- Antibiotic
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical
Description
Zimax 500 mg Tablet is indicated for a range of infections, including lower and upper respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It acts by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable
- Readily absorbed
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transport to infection site
- Bacteriostatic levels in infected tissue for several days
- Half-life of 68 hours
- Biliary excretion as major route of elimination
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Single dose for adults
- Weight-based doses for children
- Intravenous administration for specific infections
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension:
- Shake the bottle well to loosen the powder
- Add boiled and cooled water up to the water mark of the bottle label
- Shake until powder is completely mixed with water
- Timing of intake: Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after 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
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild reductions in neutrofil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment in high-dose prolonged use
Pregnancy and lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution during lactation
Precautions and warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Caution in renal impairment
- Avoid in severe hepatic impairment
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdose
- 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
- Chemical structure image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-100-azithromycin-dihydrate-chemical-structure-tFo4BQqfsRzQwcODCGo2.svg
Commonly asked questions
- Zimax uses:
- Treatment and prevention of community-acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Side effects:
- Diarrhea
- Dry or scaly skin
- Abdominal pain
- Difficult or painful urination
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Acid or sour stomach
- Aggression or anger
- Excessive air or gas in the stomach
- Heartburn
- Storage and disposal instructions: Keep in a cool dry place and its original packaging. Ensure it remains unreachable to children and pets.
- Quick tips:
- Do not skip doses: Finish the full course of treatment even if feeling better
- Take with or after food: Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after food
- Antacid usage: Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Zimax 500 mg Tablet
- Diarrhea side effect: Should stop when the course is complete, if not, consult a doctor
- Allergic reaction: Stop taking and inform the doctor if an itchy rash, swelling, or breathing difficulties occur