Azitor 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (5's pack: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Central pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Azitor 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Prescription Medication
Indications
- Infections in lower respiratory tract
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Oral administration
- Absorption on empty stomach
- Time to peak concentration
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Concentration in tissues
- Half-life allowing large single dose administration
- Transport to site of infection
- Biliary excretion
Dosage
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
- Dosage in sexually transmitted diseases
- Dosage for IV infusion
- Recommended dose for community-acquired pneumonia
- Recommended dose for pelvic inflammatory disease
- Safety and effectiveness in children
- Intravenous therapy and switch to oral therapy
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Indicated timing of consumption in relation to meals
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 antibiotic
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Diarrhoea
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild reductions in neutrofil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No evidence of harm to fetus in animal reproduction studies
- Caution in use during pregnancy
- Caution in use during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Angioneurotic oedema
- Anaphylaxis
- Prolonged 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 macrolide antibiotic overdosage
- Gastric lavage and general supportive measures
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula : C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions
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- Storage and disposal instructions
- Possibility of diarrhea
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