Azicin 250 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Azicin 250 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Macrolide Antibiotics
- Infections Treatment
Description
Azicin is indicated for various infections in the respiratory tract, otitis media, skin, and soft tissue. It is also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. The pharmacology involves interfering with microbial protein synthesis, and it is administered orally or through injection. Azicin has a set dosage for adults and children, and the administration process includes reconstitution of suspension. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics and those with hepatic diseases. Azicin is well tolerated with mild to moderate side effects, and it is considered safe for use during pregnancy (Category B). The precautions and warnings include rare serious allergic reactions, and it should be used cautiously in patients with renal impairment. Overdose effects may include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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Functions
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- Treatment of otitis media
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Prevention of community-acquired pneumonia
- Prevention of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
Materials
Technical specifications
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure: Image available
Design elements
Usability features
- Oral administration
- Injection administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Storage instructions
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days (adults)
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days (adults)
- 1 gm given as a single dose or 500 mg once on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily for next 2 days (adults)
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days (children over 6 months)
- 500 mg (2½ teaspoonfuls) once daily for 7-10 days in typhoid fever
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids
- Interaction with carbamazepine
- Interaction with cyclosporin
- Interaction with digoxin
- Interaction with ergot derivatives
- Interaction with methylprednisolone
- Interaction with theophylline
- Interaction with warfarin
- Interaction with terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment
Pregnancy lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No evidence of harm in animal reproduction studies
- Caution in use during pregnancy
- Caution in use during lactation
Precautions warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Caution in renal impairment
- Caution in hepatic impairment
Special populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Not recommended in severe renal impairment
- Not recommended in hepatic impairment
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose effects
- Hearing loss
- Severe nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Storage conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical structure
C38H72N2O12
Common questions
- Uses of Azicin 250 mg Tablet
- Side effects of Azicin 250 mg Tablet
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Safety of Azicin 250 mg Tablet
- Contraindications of Azicin 250 mg Tablet
- Effects on special populations
- Overdose effects of Azicin 250 mg Tablet
- Storage conditions
Image
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