Myzid 500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (12's pack: ৳ 360.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Myzid 250 mg tablet

Product Title

  • Myzid 500 mg Tablet

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections treatment
  • Upper respiratory tract infections treatment
  • Skin and soft tissue infections treatment
  • Treatment of non-gonococcal urethritis
  • Treatment of cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis

Pharmacology

  • Oral administration with no protection from gastric acids
  • Readily absorbed and greater absorption on an empty stomach
  • Time to peak concentration in adults - 2.1 to 3.2 hours
  • High concentration in phagocytes
  • Large concentrations released during active phagocytosis
  • Prolonged terminal half-life
  • Action by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms

Dosage

  • 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days in adults
  • Adult dose: 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
  • Child dose of 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days
  • Dosage for typhoid fever and IV infusion

Administration

  • Oral administration
  • Reconstitution procedure for suspension
  • Intake at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids
  • Cyclosporin interference with macrolide antibiotics
  • Effect on the metabolism of digoxin
  • Avoiding co-administration with ergot derivatives

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
  • Co-administration of ergot derivatives
  • Hepatic diseases

Side Effects

  • Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects
  • Allergic reactions like rash or photosensitivity
  • Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
  • Rare cases of serious hypersensitivity reactions
  • Rarely, cases of cholestatic jaundice and hearing impairment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions
  • Caution in patients with severe renal impairment
  • Avoid use in patients with hepatic disease

Use in Special Populations

  • No dose adjustment needed in mild renal impairment
  • Caution in using azithromycin in patients with severe renal impairment
  • Effect on ability to drive and use machines

Overdose Effects

  • Typical symptoms of overdosage with macrolide antibiotics
  • Recommendations for overdose management

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
  • Link to Chemical Structure Image

Common Questions

  • Description of Myzid 500 mg Tablet
  • Uses of Myzid 500 mg Tablet
  • Common Side Effects
  • Storage and Disposal instructions
  • Occurrence of diarrhea as a side effect
  • Safety of Myzid 500 mg Tablet
  • Classification of Myzid 500 mg Tablet as an antibiotic
  • Consultation requirement if no improvement noticed
  • Quick Tips

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