Zithracin 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
35 ml bottle: ৳ 130.00
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
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Readily absorbed
- Transported to site of infection
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Biliary excretion
- Active against various microorganisms
Dosage
- 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
- Children:
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days
- 200-400 mg for 3 days
- 500 mg once daily for 7-10 days in typhoid fever
- Azithromycin Injection:
- 500 mg as a single daily dose by intravenous route
- Safety and effectiveness not established in children or adolescents
Administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
Interaction
- Antacid interaction
- Cyclosporin interference
- Digoxin metabolism impairment
- Ergot derivatives contraindication
- Methylprednisolone pharmacokinetic interaction
- Warfarin co-administration
- Terfenadine pharmacokinetics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Transient reductions in neutrophil counts
- Reversible 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 reported
- Caution in renal impairment
- Avoid in hepatic impairment
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Caution in severe renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotics overdosage
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 available
Common Questions
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- Diarrhea as a possible side effect
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