Zenicin 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Zenicin 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Category
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Oral Suspension
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable
- Oral absorption
- Peak concentration
- Transport to site of infection
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Tissue concentration
- Microbial protein synthesis interference
- In vitro and clinical activity against various microorganisms
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily for 3 days (Adult oral)
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days (Child oral)
- 500 mg as a single daily dose for at least two days (Adult IV)
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
Administration
- Shake before use
- Add boiled and cooled water for reconstitution
- Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Antacid interaction
- Carbamazepine interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Digoxin interaction
- Ergot derivatives interaction
- Methylprednisolone interaction
- Theophylline interaction
- Warfarin interaction
- Terfenadine interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotic
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Allergic reactions
- Liver transaminases elevation
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Hearing impairment
- Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Angioneurotic oedema
- Anaphylaxis
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Caution in severe renal impairment
- Avoid in hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
- General supportive measures indicated
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure Image
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