Odaz 500 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Odaz 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Antibiotics
Description
Odaz 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medication used for infections in the lower and upper respiratory tract, sexually transmitted diseases, ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and typhoid fever. Its active ingredient, Azithromycin, acts by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It is available in oral and intravenous forms, with specific dosages prescribed for adults and children. The medication is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic, co-administration of ergot derivatives, and hepatic diseases. It should be stored in a dry place away from light and heat, out of the reach of children. Caution is advised during pregnancy and lactation, and in patients with renal impairment. Overdosage may lead to symptoms such as hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Attributes
- Indications:
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis
- Pharmacology:
- Orally administered
- Readily absorbed
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transport to site of infection
- High concentration in tissues
- Biliary excretion
- Active against various microorganisms
- Dosage:
- 500 mg once daily for 3 days (Adults)
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once daily for 4 days (Adults)
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days (Children over 6 months)
- Azithromycin Injection for IV Infusion (Adults)
- 500 mg as a single daily dose for at least two days
- Specific doses for children
- Specific dose for typhoid fever
- Administration:
- Oral administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Recommended timing in relation to meals
- Interaction:
- Interaction with antacids
- Pharmacokinetic interactions with carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, terfenadine
- 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
- Reversible hearing impairment
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Pregnancy Category B
- No well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution in nursing women
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Recurrence of symptoms
- Caution in patients with renal impairment or hepatic disease
- Use in Special Populations:
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Caution in more severe renal impairment
- Not recommended in hepatic impairment
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
- Overdose Effects:
- No data available
- Typical symptoms of overdosage with macrolide antibiotics
- Gastric lavage and supportive measures 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
- Common Questions:
- Definition of Odaz 500 mg Tablet
- Uses of Odaz 500 mg Tablet
- Side Effects of Odaz 500 mg Tablet
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Potential to cause diarrhea
- Safety profile
- Antibiotic class
- Non-improvement despite medication
- Quick Tips for usage