Ezith 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (12's pack: ৳ 420.01)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Edruc limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ezith 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
- 1 gm given as a single dose for sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis
Dosage For Children
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days (for child over 6 months)
- 200 mg for 3 days if body weight is 15-25 kg
- 300 mg for 3 days if body weight is 26-35 kg
- 400 mg for 3 days if body weight is 36-45 kg
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Antacids
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporin
- Digoxin
- Ergot derivatives
- Methylprednisolone
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- Terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Allergic reactions
- Elevated liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Hearing impairment
- Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution for nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Rare reports of angioneurotic edema and anaphylaxis
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in patients with mild renal impairment
- Caution in using azithromycin in patients with severe renal impairment or hepatic disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Gastric lavage and general supportive measures are indicated
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure: Image of Azithromycin Dihydrate
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