Azilab 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 115.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Labaid pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Azilab 200mg/5ml Suspension
Category
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Azilab is a pharmaceutical product indicated for various infections caused by susceptible organisms in lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract, otitis media, skin and soft tissue, as well as in sexually transmitted diseases.
Dosage
- Oral adult dosage: 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days or 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once daily for the next 4 days. Children's dosage varies based on body weight and specific conditions.
Administration
- Azithromycin suspension reconstitution procedure: shake the bottle well, add boiled and cooled water up to the water mark of the bottle label, shake until powder is completely mixed with water.
Mode of Action
- Azithromycin acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms and interfering with microbial protein synthesis. It is readily absorbed and actively transported to the site of infection due to high concentration in phagocytes.
Interaction
- Azithromycin interaction with antacids, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, and terfenadine.
Contraindications
- Azithromycin is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic, co-administration of ergot derivatives, and in patients with hepatic diseases.
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects, allergic reactions such as rash or photosensitivity, rare reports of serious hypersensitivity reactions, reversible elevations in liver transaminases, rare cases of cholestatic jaundice, transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts, and reversible hearing impairment in some patients.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B, caution during pregnancy, and caution when administered to nursing women.
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported, caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, and no evidence suggesting effect on a patient's ability to drive or operate machinery.
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of overdosage with macrolide antibiotics include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Gastric lavage and general supportive measures are 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
Common Questions & Answers
- Azilab 200 mg/5 ml Syrup performs its action by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
- Used for the treatment and prevention of community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, and skin and soft tissue infections.
- Side effects include diarrhea, dry or scaly skin, abdominal pain, difficult or painful urination, vomiting, fever, acid or sour stomach, aggression or anger, excessive air or gas in the stomach, and heartburn.
- Storage instructions and disposal guidelines.
- Use of Azilab 200 mg/5 ml may cause diarrhea.
- It is safe if used at prescribed doses.
- Azilab 200 mg/5 ml is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides.
- Consult a doctor if there's no improvement after 3 days of treatment or if symptoms worsen.
- Quick tips for dose adherence, timing, possible side effects, and immediate medical consultation.