Azro 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.01

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Azro 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)
  • Upper respiratory tract infections (sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis)
  • Otitis media
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Non-gonococcal urethritis
  • Cervicitis

Pharmacology

  • Oral administration
  • Readily absorbed
  • Time to peak concentration
  • High concentration in phagocytes
  • Biliary excretion
  • Microbial protein synthesis interference

Dosage

  • Adult dosage: 500 mg once daily for 3 days
  • Children dosage based on body weight
  • Azithromycin injection dosage for various conditions

Administration

  • Reconstitution procedure for suspension
  • Timing of intake with respect to meals

Interaction

  • Effect with antacids, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin
  • Interaction with terfenadine

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
  • Co-administration with ergot derivatives
  • Hepatic diseases

Side Effects

  • Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects
  • Allergic reactions
  • Reversible liver transaminase elevation
  • Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
  • Transient mild reductions in neutrofil counts
  • Reversible hearing impairment in higher doses and prolonged use

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy category B
  • No evidence of harm to the fetus based on animal studies
  • Caution in breastfeeding women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions
  • Long period of observation and treatment for serious allergic reactions

Use in Special Populations

  • No dose adjustment needed in mild renal impairment
  • Caution in severe renal impairment
  • Avoid use in hepatic impairment
  • No effect on ability to drive or operate machines

Overdose Effects

  • Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
  • Indications for treatment

Storage Conditions

  • Dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
  • Chemical Structure Image URL

Common Questions

  • Indication of use
  • Uses of the syrup
  • Side effects
  • Storage and disposal instructions
  • Diarrhea as a side effect
  • Safety at prescribed doses
  • Classification as an antibiotic
  • Consultation if no improvement
  • Quick tips for usage

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