Respazit 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

Indications

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

Pharmacology

• Acid-stable for oral intake
• Readily absorbed
• Concentration in phagocytes
• Active transport to infection site
• Long half-life
• Biliary excretion
• Mechanism of action on microbial protein synthesis
• Effectiveness against various microorganisms
• High tissue concentration

Dosage

• Adult oral dosage: 500 mg once daily for 3 days
• Pediatric oral dosage: 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days
• Dosage for sexually transmitted diseases
• Dosage for typhoid fever
• Dosage for IV infusion

Administration

• Oral administration
• Reconstitution procedure for suspension
• Timing of intake in relation to meals

Interactions

• Interaction with antacids
• Potential 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

• Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects
• Allergic reactions
• Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
• Rare cholestatic jaundice
• Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
• Rare cases of hearing impairment

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy Category B
• No evidence of harm to fetus in animal studies
• Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• Rare serious allergic reactions reported
• Recurrent symptoms and long observation periods
• Use in renal impairment
• Use in hepatic impairment
• No effect on ability to drive or operate machinery

Use in Special Populations

• No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
• Caution in using azithromycin in patients with more severe renal impairment
• Avoid use in patients with hepatic disease

Overdose Effects

• Typical symptoms of overdosage
• General supportive measures

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 URL

Common Questions about Respazit 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

• Description of syrup's action
• Uses of the syrup
• List of side effects
• Storage and disposal instructions
• Possible diarrhea as side effect
• Safety of the syrup
• Syrup as an antibiotic
• Instructions if symptoms do not improve
• Quick tips for usage

Related Brands

• Ribozith 500 mg (Tablet) - novelta-bestway-pharma-ltd
• Ribozith 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension) - novelta-bestway-pharma-ltd
• Romycin 250 mg (Capsule) - ibn-sina-pharmaceuticals-ltd
• Romycin 500 mg (Tablet) - ibn-sina-pharmaceuticals-ltd
• Romycin 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension) - ibn-sina-pharmaceuticals-ltd