Zimax 500 mg/vial (IV Infusion)
500 mg vial: ৳ 461.38
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Orally administered
- Readily absorbed
- Peak concentration in 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Ion trapping
- High lipid solubility
- Half-life of 68 hours
- Biliary excretion
- Active against various microorganisms
Dosage
- Adult oral dose of 500 mg once daily for 3 days
- Children's oral dose based on body weight
- Azithromycin injection for IV infusion
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Time of administration in relation to meals
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids
- Potential interactions with carbamazepine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, warfarin, terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Low incidence of side effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Potential hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution for use during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Long period of observation and treatment required for some allergic reactions
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment needed in mild renal impairment
- Caution in severe renal impairment patients
- Do not use in hepatic impairment
- No known effect on ability to drive or use machinery
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of overdosage
- 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 available
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Compound summary
- Molecular Formula : C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure : Image available