Zithracin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (6's pack: ৳ 210.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Supreme pharmaceutical ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Pharmacology
- Acid-stable
- Readily absorbed
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transport to site of infection
- Bacteriostatic levels in infected tissue
- Binding to 50S ribosomal subunit
- Interfering with microbial protein synthesis
- Active against various microorganisms
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily orally for adults
- Dose by body weight for children
- Dosage for intravenous (IV) infusion in adults
- Dosage for pelvic inflammatory disease in adults
- No established dosage for children or adolescents under 16 years
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
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
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Transient reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- No evidence of harm to fetus from animal studies
- Caution in use during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions reported
- Caution in renal impairment
- Avoid use in hepatic impairment
- No evidence of impact on ability to drive or use machines
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment needed in mild renal impairment
- Caution in use for patients with severe renal impairment
- Not for use in patients with hepatic disease
- No impact on ability to drive or use machinery
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
- Supportive measures indicated
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
- Chemical Structure Image
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- Classification as an antibiotic
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