Azitac 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.33 (2 x 3: ৳ 182.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 91.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | United pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections treatment
- Upper respiratory tract infections treatment
- Ear infections treatment
- Skin and soft tissue infections treatment
- Sexually transmitted diseases treatment
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable for oral ingestion
- Greater absorption on an empty stomach
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Extended tissue presence due to ion trapping and high lipid solubility
- Bacteriostatic levels maintenance for several days with large single dose
Dosage
- 500 mg oral dose for adults for 3 days
- Oral dose instructions for children based on body weight
- Intravenous dose recommendations for adult patients with pneumonia and pelvic inflammatory disease
- No established safety and effectiveness in children under 16 years
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for oral suspension
- Recommended timing of intake in relation to meals
Interaction
- Instructions for intake with antacids
- Caution and potential monitoring for co-administration with carbamazepine, cyclosporine, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, and 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
- Occasional allergic reactions
- Rare reports of serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Reversible elevation in liver transaminases
- Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild reduction in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment at higher doses and prolonged usage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No evidence of harm to fetus in animal studies
- Caution for use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Caution in use with mild renal impairment
- Not recommended 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 of overdosage
- General supportive measures for treatment
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 about Azitac 500 mg Tablet
- Description of mechanism of action
- List of uses
- Common side effects
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Potential side effect of diarrhea
- Safety at prescribed doses
- Classification as an antibiotic
- Recommendation to consult doctor if no improvement after 3 days