Azimete 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (4's pack: ৳ 120.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Azimete 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotics
- Macrolides
Description
- Azimete is indicated for infections in lower and upper respiratory tract, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It is readily absorbed, has a high concentration in phagocytes, and acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms.
Dosage and Administration
- 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days for adults, 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days for children, and 500 mg as a single daily dose by the intravenous route for at least two days for adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
Interaction
- Co-administration of azithromycin and antacids should have a time gap of at least 1 hour. Caution should be exercised before co-administration of azithromycin and cyclosporine or ergot derivatives.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic, co-administration of ergot derivatives, and hepatic diseases.
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects, allergic reactions, reversible elevations in liver transaminases, rare cases of cholestatic jaundice, and transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B, caution advised during lactation.
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported, caution advised.
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment needed in patients with mild renal impairment, not to be used in patients with hepatic disease.
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms include hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Gastric lavage and general supportive measures are indicated.
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, out of the reach of children.
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
Common Questions
- Azimete 500 mg Tablet 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.
- Should be kept in a cool dry place and its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. Consult a doctor for further uses.
- Severe diarrhea may occur. If experiencing severe diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately.
- Safe if used at prescribed doses as advised by a doctor.
- Belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides.
- Inform a doctor if no improvement is noticed after 3 days of taking the tablet and if symptoms worsen.
- Take the full course of treatment even if feeling better, take 1 hour before or two hours after food, do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking the tablet, inform a doctor if diarrhea does not stop or if blood is found in stools, and stop taking the tablet and inform a doctor if itchy rash, swelling, or breathing difficulties are experienced.