Azilit 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Oral administration
- Rapid absorption
- Higher absorption on an empty stomach
- Time to peak concentration: 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Large concentrations released during active phagocytosis
- Over 50 times higher concentration in tissues than in plasma
- Half-life: 68 hours
- Biliary excretion as a major route of elimination
- Microbial protein synthesis interference
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
- Adult sexually transmitted diseases dosage: 1 gm as a single dose
- Pediatric dosage: 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
Interaction
- Antacid interaction
- Carbamazepine interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Digoxin interaction
- Ergot derivatives interaction
- Methylprednisolone interaction
- Theophylline interaction
- Warfarin interaction
- Terfenadine interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild reductions in neutrofil counts
- Hearing impairment in prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Angioneurotic oedema
- Anaphylaxis
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment patients
- Caution in patients with severe renal impairment
- Not to be used in patients with hepatic disease
- No effect on patient's ability to drive or operate machinery
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotics overdosage
- Gastric lavage and general supportive measures are indicated
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
Common Questions
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- Diarrhea as a possible side effect
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