SB-Azit 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (12's pack: ৳ 420.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Sunman birdem pharma ltd |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases in men and women
Pharmacology
- Orally administered
- Readily absorbed
- Time to peak concentration: 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Actively transported to the site of infection
- Bacterial protein synthesis interference
- Active against various microorganisms
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily for 3 days
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
- 1 gm single dose for Chlamydia trachomatis
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days for child over 6 months
- Azithromycin injection for IV infusion
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Shake the bottle well to loosen the powder
- Add boiled and cooled water
- Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Antacid interaction
- Carbamazepine interaction
- Cyclosporin interference
- Digoxin metabolism impairment
- Avoid co-administration with ergot derivatives
- No significant effect on theophylline
- No alteration of warfarin's anticoagulant effect
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic reactions such as rash or photosensitivity
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Rare cases of serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Cases of cholestatic jaundice
- Rare transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment with prolonged high doses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Demonstrated no harm to the fetus in animal studies
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
- No conclusive studies in pregnant women regarding safety
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Caution in patients with renal impairment
- Avoid use in patients with severe hepatic impairment
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Caution in patients with severe renal impairment
- Avoid use in patients with hepatic disease
- No evidence of effects on driving or machine operation
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- 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
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