Azithron 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
35 ml bottle: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Azithron 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Suspension
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable
- Oral absorption
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transport to site of infection
- Bacteriostatic levels in infected tissue
- High tissue concentration
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
- 1 gm given as a single dose for sexually transmitted diseases
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days for child over 6 months
Administration
- Oral administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
Interaction
- Antacid interaction
- Cyclosporin interference
- Digoxin metabolism impairment
- Ergot derivatives co-administration
- Methylprednisolone interaction
- Theophylline co-administration
- Warfarin pharmacodynamic interaction
- Terfenadine pharmacokinetics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal discomfort
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Animal reproduction studies
- Caution for use during pregnancy
- Unknown secretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Caution in renal impairment
- Caution in hepatic impairment
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
- Gastric lavage and supportive measures
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions
- Action of Azithron 200 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Uses of Azithron 200 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Side Effects of Azithron 200 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Diarrhea as a side effect
- Safety of Azithron 200 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Azithron 200 mg/5 ml Syrup as an antibiotic
- Lack of improvement after 3 days
- Quick Tips for usage