Azasite 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
20 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Orally administrable
- Quick absorption
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Extended tissue half-life
- Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
Dosage
- Adult oral dosage: 500mg once daily for 3 days
- Pediatric oral dosage: 10mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days
- IV infusion dosage: 500mg as a single daily dose
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Timing in relation to meals
Interaction
- Interactions with antacids, 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
- Low incidence of side-effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Transient reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Long period of observation and treatment for certain reactions
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Not recommended in severe renal impairment
- Not recommended in hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdose
- General supportive measures
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure Diagram
Common Questions
- What is Azasite 200 mg/5 ml Syrup?
- Uses of Azasite 200 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Side Effects of Azasite 200 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Possibility of diarrhea
- Safety at prescribed doses
- Categorization as an antibiotic
- Lack of improvement after 3 days
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