Zita 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.26
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Absorption: Readily absorbed
- Peak concentration time in adults: 2.1 to 3.2 hours
- Concentration in tissues: Over 50 times higher than in plasma
- Half-life: 68 hours
- Mechanism of action: Interfering with microbial protein synthesis
Dosage
- Oral Adult:
- 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
- 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
- Oral Children:
- Varies based on body weight and condition
- Injection: 500 mg as a single daily dose by the intravenous route for at least two days
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure of suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Antacid
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporin
- Digoxin
- Ergot derivatives
- Methylprednisolone
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- Terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin
- Co-administration of ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category B; Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Rare serious allergic reactions reported
Use in Special Populations
- Renal impairment: No dose adjustment for mild impairment
- Hepatic impairment: Contraindicated
- Effects on ability to drive and use machines: No evidence of effect
Overdose Effects
Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotics overdose
Storage Conditions
Dry place away from light and heat
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure: Link to structure image
Common Questions
- What is Zita 200 mg/5 ml Syrup?: Description of action
- Uses: Treatment and prevention of various infections
- Side Effects: List of side effects
- Storage and disposal instructions: Guidelines for storage and disposal
- Can cause diarrhea: Explanation and advice
- Safety: Safety at prescribed doses
- Is Zita 200 mg/5 ml Syrup an antibiotic?: Classification
- What if no improvement?: What to do if no improvement is noticed