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 |
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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