Azix 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Amico laboratories ltd
Also available as
Azix 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Sinusitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Otitis media
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Non-gonococcal urethritis
  • Cervicitis

Pharmacology

  • Acid-stable for oral consumption
  • Readily absorbed
  • High concentration in phagocytes
  • Active transport to site of infection
  • Bacterial protein synthesis inhibition
  • High concentration in tissues
  • Long half-life

Dosage

  • 500 mg daily for 3 days (adults)
  • 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg on days 2-5 (adults)
  • 1 gm single dose or 500 mg on day 1 followed by 250 mg daily for 2 days (Chlamydia in adults)
  • 10 mg/kg body weight daily for 3 days (children)
  • 200 mg for 3 days (15-25 kg body weight)
  • 300 mg for 3 days (26-35 kg body weight)
  • 400 mg for 3 days (36-45 kg body weight)

Administration

  • Reconstitution procedure for oral suspension
  • To be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal

Interaction

  • Interactions with antacids
  • Potential interference with cyclosporine metabolism
  • Possible effect on digoxin metabolism
  • Avoid co-administration with ergot derivatives
  • No significant interaction with theophylline
  • Co-administration with warfarin may not alter anticoagulant effect

Contraindications

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

Side effects

  • Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects
  • Allergic reactions such as rash or photosensitivity
  • Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
  • Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
  • Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
  • Reversible hearing impairment in prolonged high doses

Pregnancy lactation

  • Category B for pregnancy
  • No evidence of harm to fetus
  • Caution advised during breastfeeding

Precautions warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions reported
  • Caution in patients with renal impairment
  • Avoid in patients with severe hepatic impairment
  • No effect on ability to drive or operate machinery

Overdose effects

  • Typical symptoms include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Recommended gastric lavage and general supportive measures

Storage conditions

  • Keep 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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