Curazith 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.26
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Curazith 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
Description
- Indicated for infections in lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract, otitis media, and skin and soft tissue infections
- Pharmacologically absorbed orally, with high concentration in phagocytes and actively transported to the site of infection
- Bacteriostatic levels maintained in infected tissue for several days
- Adult dosage of 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
- Well tolerated with low incidence of side-effects
- Pregnancy Category B, caution suggested during lactation
- Administered orally, reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- No dose adjustment needed in patients with mild renal impairment
- No data on overdose effects with Curazith
- Storage - keep in dry place away from light and heat
Dimensions
- 200 mg/5 ml
Color options
- White
Functions
- Prevention of community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, and skin and soft tissue infections
Materials
- Azithromycin
- Macrolide antibiotics
Technical specifications
- Absorption time: 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- Plasma clearance: 630 mL/min
- Elimination half-life: 68 hours
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases observed
Design elements
- Chemical Structure: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical structure image available
Usability features
- Oral administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Indications
- Infections in lower and upper respiratory tract, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable and can be taken orally
- Peak concentration in adults: 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- Actively transported to site of infection
- Bacteriostatic levels maintained in infected tissue for several days
- Active against most isolates of various microorganisms
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
- Children dosage based on body weight
- Injection for IV infusion in adult patients
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Pharmacokinetic interactions with antacids, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, terfenadine
- Caution suggested for co-administration with certain medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects
- Allergic reactions such as rash or photosensitivity
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice observed rarely
- Transitory mild reductions in neutrofil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment observed in some patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Caution suggested during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Long period of observation and treatment required for certain allergic reactions
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment needed in patients with mild renal impairment
- Caution suggested in patients with severe renal impairment
- Contraindicated in patients with hepatic disease
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of overdosage with macrolide antibiotics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
Compound Summary
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure image available
Common Questions
- What is Curazith 200 mg/5 ml Syrup?
- What are the uses of Curazith 200 mg/5 ml Syrup?
- What are the Side Effects of Curazith 200 mg/5 ml Syrup?
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Can cause diarrhea
- Safety at prescribed doses
- Belongs to class of antibiotics known as macrolides
- Inform doctor if no improvement after 3 days of treatment