Azro 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (12's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Orally administered
- Readily absorbed
- Time to peak concentration in adults is 2.1 to 3.2 hours
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days for adults
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days for children over 6 months
- Azithromycin injection for adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Antacids interaction caution
- Cyclosporin interference
- Digoxin metabolism impairment
- Ergot derivatives co-administration contraindicated
- Methylprednisolone interaction study
- No evidence of interaction with theophylline
- Monitoring recommended for warfarin co-administration
- No significant effect on terfenadine pharmacokinetics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotic
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
Side Effects
- Majority of side-effects gastrointestinal in origin
- Allergic reactions such as rash or photosensitivity observed
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment seen in some patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Caution in patients with renal impairment
- Not recommended in patients with hepatic impairment
- No evidence of effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
Common Questions
- Azro 500 mg Tablet functions
- Uses include treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
- Common side effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Possibility of diarrhea
- Safety at prescribed doses
- Belongs to class of antibiotics known as macrolides
- What to do if symptoms do not improve
- Quick tips for usage