Azyben 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Otitis media
- Sinusitis
- Pneumonia
Pharmacology
- Absorbed orally
- Greater absorption on an empty stomach
- Peak concentration time of 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transportation to infection site
- Extended half-life of 68 hours
- Biliary excretion
- Binding to 50S ribosomal subunit
- Interference with microbial protein synthesis
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 500 mg once daily for 3 days
- Pediatric dosage based on body weight
- Intravenous dosage for specific treatments
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Specific timing in relation to meals
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids
- Potential interactions with carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment in prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No evidence of harm to fetus in animal studies
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Recurrence of symptoms in some cases
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment needed in mild renal impairment
- Caution in severe renal impairment
- Not recommended in hepatic impairment
- No impact on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
- Supportive measures indicated
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
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Common Questions about Azyben 500 mg Tablet
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- Common side effects
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- Effect on bowel movements
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- Classification as an antibiotic
- Instructions if symptoms persist
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