Azicin 250 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Azithromycin dihydrate
Company	Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as	Azicin 250 mg capsule Azicin 500 mg tablet Azicin 1 gm suspension Azicin 200 mg suspension

Title

Azicin 250 mg Tablet

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

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