Fizyth 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (12's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Peoples pharma ltd |
Title
- Fizyth 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotics
- Infection Treatment
Description
- Fizyth is indicated for infections in lower respiratory tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, and sexually transmitted diseases
- Azithromycin is acid-stable and can be taken orally with no need of protection from gastric acids
- Azithromycin is actively transported to the site of infection due to high concentration in phagocytes
- Azithromycin's half-life allows a large single dose to be administered and maintain bacteriostatic levels in the infected tissue for several days
- Azithromycin acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms and interfering with microbial protein synthesis
- Azithromycin is absorbed better on an empty stomach and time to peak concentration in adults is 2.1 to 3.2 hours for oral dosage forms
- Recommended dosage for adults is 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days, and for children, the dosage varies based on body weight and specific conditions
- Azithromycin should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
- Azithromycin should be reconstituted with boiled and cooled water as per the given procedure
- Interaction with antacids, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, and terfenadine should be considered
- Azithromycin is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic, and in patients with hepatic diseases
- Side effects of Fizyth include gastrointestinal issues, allergic reactions, reversible elevations in liver transaminases, cholestatic jaundice, mild reductions in neutrophil counts, and reversible hearing impairment observed in some patients
- Pregnancy Category of Azithromycin is B, caution should be exercised when used during pregnancy and lactation
- Use of azithromycin in patients with renal impairment and hepatic impairment should be exercised with caution
- No data on overdosage with Fizyth is available, typical symptoms of overdosage with macrolide antibiotics include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Fizyth should be kept in a dry place away from light and heat, and out of the reach of children
- Molecular Formula of Azithromycin: C38H72N2O12