Zithrin 250 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (3 x 5: ৳ 375.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 125.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Zithrin 500 mg tablet Zithrin 250 mg capsule Zithrin 200 mg suspension Zithrin 500 mg injection

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Sinusitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Otitis media
  • Skin infections
  • Soft tissue infections
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Non-gonococcal urethritis
  • Cervicitis

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
  • Chemical Structure Image

Pharmacology

  • Oral administration
  • Absorption on empty stomach
  • Peak concentration time in adults
  • Presence in phagocytes
  • Concentration in tissues
  • Biliary excretion
  • Microbial protein synthesis inhibition

Dosage

  • Oral dosage for adults
  • Oral dosage for children
  • Oral dosage for typhoid fever
  • Dosage for intravenous infusion
  • Dosage for pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Safety and effectiveness in children

Administration

  • Reconstitution procedure of suspension
  • Shaking the bottle
  • Adding boiled and cooled water
  • Shaking until powder is completely mixed

Interaction

  • Antacid interaction
  • Carbamazepine interaction
  • Cyclosporin interaction
  • Digoxin interaction
  • Ergot derivatives interaction
  • Methylprednisolone interaction
  • Theophylline interaction
  • Warfarin interaction
  • Terfenadine interaction

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin
  • Co-administration with ergot derivatives
  • Hepatic diseases

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal side-effects
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhoea
  • Allergic reactions
  • Rash
  • Photosensitivity
  • Elevations in liver transaminases
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Reductions in neutrophil counts
  • Hearing impairment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Animal reproduction studies
  • Caution in pregnant women
  • Unknown secretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Occurrence of serious allergic reactions
  • Reports of angioneurotic oedema
  • Reports of anaphylaxis

Use in Special Populations

  • Use in renal impairment
  • Use in mild renal impairment
  • Caution in severe renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Overdose Effects

  • Typical symptoms of overdosage
  • Hearing loss
  • Severe nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

Storage Conditions

  • Dry place
  • Away from light and heat
  • Keep out of reach of children

Common Questions

  • Definition of Zithrin 250 mg Tablet
  • Uses of Zithrin 250 mg Tablet
  • Side effects of Zithrin 250 mg Tablet
  • Storage and disposal instructions
  • Possibility of diarrhea with usage
  • Safety of Zithrin 250 mg Tablet
  • Classification as an antibiotic
  • Recommendation to inform doctor if no improvement

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