Azithin 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Chemist laboratories ltd
Also available as
Azithin 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Otitis media
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Sexually transmitted diseases

Pharmacology

  • Absorption on an empty stomach
  • Transport to site of infection
  • High concentration in phagocytes
  • Half-life and tissue concentration
  • Microbial protein synthesis interference

Dosage

  • Adult dosage
  • Children dosage
  • Azithromycin injection dosage

Administration

  • Reconstitution procedure of suspension
  • Timing of consumption relative to meals

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids
  • Cyclosporin interference
  • Impact on digoxin metabolism
  • Potential ergotism
  • Effect on methylprednisolone and theophylline
  • Interaction with warfarin and terfenadine

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin
  • Co-administration with ergot derivatives
  • Patients with hepatic diseases

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal side effects
  • Allergic reactions
  • Elevations in liver transaminases
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Reductions in neutrophil counts
  • Reversible hearing impairment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Animal reproduction studies
  • Caution in lactating women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions
  • Long period of observation and treatment for serious reactions

Use in Special Populations

  • Use in renal impairment
  • Use in hepatic impairment
  • Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Overdose Effects

  • Typical symptoms of overdosage
  • Gastric lavage and supportive measures

Storage Conditions

  • Dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula
  • Chemical Structure Image

Common Questions

  • Mechanism of action
  • Uses of syrup
  • Common side effects
  • Storage and disposal instructions
  • Diarrhea as a side effect
  • Safety at prescribed doses
  • Antibiotic classification
  • Reporting lack of improvement
  • Quick Tips

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