Azithrocin 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Azithromycin dihydrate
Company	Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Azithrocin 250 mg capsule Azithrocin 500 mg tablet Azithrocin 500 mg injection Azithrocin 250 mg tablet

Title

Azithrocin 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

Medicine
Pharmaceutical

Description

Azithrocin is a medication used for various infections caused by susceptible organisms. It is administered orally or through IV infusion and has specific dosage guidelines for adults and children. The medication has pharmacological properties, interaction considerations, contraindications, side effects, and precautions for specific populations such as pregnant and lactating women.

Dimensions

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Color Options

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Functions

Treats lower respiratory tract infections
Treats upper respiratory tract infections
Treats otitis media
Treats skin and soft tissue infections
Treatment for sexually transmitted diseases
Prevents community-acquired pneumonia
Prevents pharyngitis/tonsillitis

Materials

Active ingredient: Azithromycin

Technical Specifications

Single dose administration for prolonged bacteriostatic levels
Time to peak concentration in adults: 2.1 to 3.2 hours for oral dosage forms
Plasma clearance: 630 mL/min
Terminal elimination half-life: 68 hours

Design Elements

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Usability Features

Oral administration
IV infusion administration
Reversible hearing impairment with prolonged use

Indications

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

Pharmacology

Acid-stable and orally administered
Greater absorption on an empty stomach
High concentration in phagocytes
Bacteriostatic levels maintained in infected tissue for several days
Transported to the site of infection during active phagocytosis

Dosage

Adult dosage: 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
Children dosage: varies based on body weight
IV infusion dosage for community-acquired pneumonia and pelvic inflammatory disease in adults

Administration

Reconstitution procedure of suspension
Oral administration at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal

Interaction

Interaction with antacids
Potential interference with cyclosporine metabolism
Effect on digoxin metabolism
Caution in co-administration with ergot derivatives
Effect on methylprednisolone pharmacokinetics
No evidence of interaction with theophylline or warfarin
No effect on terfenadine pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
Co-administration of ergot derivatives
Patients with hepatic diseases

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal discomfort
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Loose stools
Rare serious hypersensitivity reactions
Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
Reversible hearing impairment with prolonged use

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: B
No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Caution in breastfeeding women

Precautions & Warnings

Rare serious allergic reactions
Potential for angioneurotic oedema and anaphylaxis

Use in Special Populations

No dose adjustment needed in mild renal impairment
Caution in severe renal impairment
Contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment
No evidence of effect on patient's ability to drive or operate machinery

Overdose Effects

No specific data on overdosage with Azithrocin
Typical symptoms of overdosage with macrolide antibiotics

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place away from light and heat
Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12

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