Maczith 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (3 x 4: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable
- Readily absorbed
- High concentration in phagocytes
- High lipid solubility
- Bacteriostatic levels
- Binding to 50S ribosomal subunit
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
Administration
- Oral administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- To be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
Interaction
- Antacid interaction
- Cyclosporin interference
- Digoxin metabolism impairment
- Ergot derivatives contraindication
- Methylprednisolone interactions
- Theophylline co-administration
- Warfarin co-administration
- Terfenadine effects
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Transient mild neutrofil count reduction
- Hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No evidence of harm to fetus
- Caution during pregnancy
- Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Angioneurotic oedema
- Anaphylaxis
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Caution in severe renal impairment
- Not to be used in patients with hepatic disease
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of overdosage
- Gastric lavage and supportive measures
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C38H72N2O12
Common Questions about Maczith 500 mg Tablet
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- Diarrhea as a side effect
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Associated Images
- Chemical Structure of Azithromycin Dihydrate