Phagocin 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.26

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Marker pharma ltd
Also available as
Phagocin 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Otitis media
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Sexually transmitted diseases

Pharmacology

  • Acid-stable
  • Orally absorbed
  • Time to peak concentration
  • Concentration in phagocytes
  • Tissue concentration
  • Mode of action against microorganisms

Dosage

  • 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
  • Dosage for sexually transmitted diseases
  • Dosage for children
  • Dosage for typhoid fever
  • Dosage for injection (IV)

Administration

  • Oral administration procedure
  • Timing of intake in relation to meals

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids
  • Interaction with carbamazepine
  • Interaction with cyclosporin
  • Interaction with digoxin
  • Interaction with ergot derivatives
  • Interaction with methylprednisolone
  • Interaction with theophylline
  • Interaction with warfarin
  • Interaction with terfenadine

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
  • Co-administration of ergot derivatives
  • Contraindication in hepatic diseases

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal side effects
  • Allergic reactions
  • Elevations in liver transaminases
  • Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
  • Reductions in neutrophil counts
  • Reversible hearing impairment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy category
  • Animal reproduction studies
  • Caution in use during pregnancy
  • Unknown secretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions
  • Reported cases of angioneurotic edema and anaphylaxis

Use in Special Populations

  • Use in renal impairment
  • Caution in severe renal impairment
  • Contraindicated in hepatic impairment
  • Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Overdose Effects

  • Typical symptoms of overdosage
  • General supportive measures

Storage Conditions

  • Storage requirements
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula
  • Chemical structure

Common Questions about Phagocin 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

  • Mechanism of action
  • Uses of the suspension
  • Side effects
  • Storage and disposal instructions
  • Diarrhea as a side effect
  • Safety at prescribed doses
  • Nature of antibiotic
  • Follow-up if no improvement
  • Quick tips

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