Zibac 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (3 x 6: ৳ 810.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 270.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Zibac 500 mg Tablet
- Medicine
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable
- Orally taken
- Readily absorbed
- High concentration in phagocytes
- High lipid solubility
- Acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms
- Interferes with microbial protein synthesis
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days or 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
- Children dosage varies based on body weight
- Azithromycin injection for IV infusion
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
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 any other macrolide antibiotic
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side-effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Diarrhoea
- Loose stools
- Allergic reactions
- Rash
- Photosensitivity
- Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Angioneurotic oedema
- Anaphylaxis
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in patients with mild renal impairment
- Caution in patients with more severe renal impairment
- Not recommended in patients with hepatic disease
- No effect on ability to drive or use machines
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of overdosage
- Gastric lavage and general 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 URL)
Commonly Asked Questions
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- Classification as an antibiotic
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