Myzid 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (12's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- lower respiratory tract infections
- upper respiratory tract infections
- sinusitis
- pharyngitis
- otitis media
- skin and soft tissue infections
- non-gonococcal urethritis
- cervicitis
Pharmacology
- acid-stable
- orally administered
- readily absorbed
- peak concentration
- high concentration in phagocytes
- active transport to site of infection
- high tissue concentration
- binding to 50S ribosomal subunit
- interference with microbial protein synthesis
Dosage
- oral administration for adults
- oral administration for children
- intravenous administration for adults
- typhoid fever dosage
Administration
- reconstitution procedure for suspension
- timing of administration in relation to meals
Interaction
- interaction with antacids
- interaction with carbamazepine
- interference with cyclosporin metabolism
- impairment of digoxin metabolism
- contraindication with ergot derivatives
- impact on methylprednisolone pharmacokinetics
- pharmacokinetic interaction with theophylline
- pharmacodynamic interaction with warfarin
- pharmacokinetics of terfenadine
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- co-administration with ergot derivatives
- patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- gastrointestinal side effects
- nausea
- abdominal discomfort
- vomiting
- flatulence
- diarrhoea
- allergic reactions
- rash
- photosensitivity
- elevations in liver transaminases
- cholestatic jaundice
- reversible hearing impairment
- transient reductions in neutrofil counts
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- no evidence of harm to the fetus
- caution during pregnancy
- unknown secretion in breast milk
- caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- rare serious allergic reactions
- angioneurotic oedema
- anaphylaxis
- observation and treatment for recurrent symptoms
Use in Special Populations
- use in renal impairment
- no dose adjustment needed for mild renal impairment
- caution in severe renal impairment
- contraindicated in hepatic impairment
- no effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- typical symptoms of macrolide overdose
- hearing loss
- severe nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- gastric lavage
Storage Conditions
- dry place
- away from light and heat
- keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- molecular formula
- C38H72N2O12
- image of chemical structure
Common Questions
- usage description
- common uses
- common side effects
- storage and disposal instructions
- possibility of diarrhea
- safety
- antibiotic class
- consultation for lack of improvement