Amzith 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.06 (6's pack: ৳ 120.36)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Amzith 250 mg Capsule
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Antibiotics
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Mode of action
- Oral administration
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Binding to 50S ribosomal subunit
- Interference with microbial protein synthesis
Dosage
- Oral:
- 500 mg once daily for 3 days (adult)
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days (adult)
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days (child over 6 months)
- 200 mg for 3 days if body weight is 15-25 kg (child)
- 300 mg for 3 days if body weight is 26-35 kg (child)
- 400 mg for 3 days if body weight is 36-45 kg (child)
- Injection:
- 500 mg as a single daily dose by intravenous route for at least two days (adult)
- 500 mg as a single daily dose by intravenous route for one or two days (adult)
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Antacid
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporin
- Digoxin
- Ergot derivatives
- Methylprednisolone
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- Terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotic
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Allergic reactions
- Liver transaminases elevations
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Hearing impairment
- Reversible reductions in neutrophil counts
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Caution for use during pregnancy and nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Long period of observation and treatment required for some allergic reactions
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Not for use in severe renal impairment
- Not for use in hepatic impairment
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- 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
- Chemical structure image available
Commonly Asked Questions
- Action of Amzith 250 mg Capsule
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- Storage and disposal instructions
- Possibility of diarrhea as a side effect
- Safety of Amzith 250 mg Capsule
- Classification as an antibiotic
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