Azaltic 500 mg (Tablet)

Title

• Azaltic 500 mg Tablet

Categories

• Medicine
• Antibiotic
• Prescription Medication

Description

• Azaltic is indicated for infections in lower and upper respiratory tract, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Azithromycin's pharmacology involves acid-stability, high absorption, high concentration in infected tissues, and interference with microbial protein synthesis.
• The oral dosage for adults is 500 mg once daily for 3 days. For children, the dosage varies based on body weight.
• Reconstitution of suspension involves shaking the bottle, adding boiled and cooled water, and shaking until powder is completely mixed with water.
• Interaction with other drugs includes precautions for antacids, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, and terfenadine.
• Contraindications include hypersensitivity to Azithromycin, co-administration with ergot derivatives, and hepatic diseases.
• Side effects may include gastrointestinal discomfort, allergic reactions, reversible elevations in liver transaminases, cholestatic jaundice, and transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts.
• Azithromycin is classified as Pregnancy Category B, caution is advised during lactation.
• Precautions and warnings involve rare serious allergic reactions similar to other macrolides, caution in renal impairment, avoidance in severe hepatic impairment, and no evidence of effects on driving or machinery use.
• Overdose effects may include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, with recommended supportive measures.
• Storage conditions include keeping the product in a dry place away from light and heat, and out of the reach of children.
• Chemical structure includes molecular formula C38H72N2O12 with a diagram of the chemical structure provided.
• Common questions about Azaltic cover its usage, side effects, storage and disposal instructions, safety, uses, and quick tips for use.

Dimensions

• N/A

Color Options

• N/A

Functions

• Bacteriostatic activity in infected tissues
• Prevention of essential protein synthesis in bacteria
• Interference with microbial protein synthesis

Materials

• Macrolide antibiotic Azithromycin

Technical Specifications

• Oral dosage forms with time to peak concentration in adults at 2.1 to 3.2 hours
• Half-life allowing a large single dose to maintain bacteriostatic levels for several days
• Biliary excretion as a major route of elimination

Design Elements

• Suspension reconstitution procedure involving shaking and adding water
• Chemical structure diagram provided

Usability Features

• Dosage varies based on body weight for children
• Interaction precautions with other drugs specified

Indications

• Infections in lower and upper respiratory tract, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, and sexually transmitted diseases

Pharmacology

• Acid-stable and orally absorbable with high concentration in infected tissues
• Interferes with microbial protein synthesis
• High lipid solubility and prolonged terminal half-life

Dosage

• Adult oral dosage of 500 mg once daily for 3 days
• Variability in children's dosage based on body weight
• Recommended dosage for injection with switch to oral therapy

Administration

• Suspension reconstitution procedure with specific steps
• Timing of intake before or after meals

Interaction

• Precautions and recommendations for co-administration with antacids, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, and terfenadine

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
• Co-administration with ergot derivatives
• Presence of hepatic diseases

Side Effects

• Mild to moderate gastrointestinal discomfort
• Allergic reactions and reversible elevations in liver transaminases
• Cholestatic jaundice and transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
• Hearing impairment in investigational studies

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy Category B with caution during lactation
• No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

• Rare serious allergic reactions similar to other macrolides
• Caution for renal and hepatic impairment
• No evidence of effects on driving or machinery use

Use in Special Populations

• No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
• Avoidance in severe hepatic impairment
• No evidence of effects on driving or machinery use

Overdose Effects

• Typical symptoms include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
• Recommended supportive measures for overdose

Storage Conditions

• Dry place away from light and heat
• Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

• Molecular formula C38H72N2O12

Commonly Asked Questions

• Covering usage, side effects, safety, storage and disposal instructions, and quick tips for use

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