Zithrox 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Orally administered
- Absorbed on empty stomach
- Peak concentration in 2.1-3.2 hours
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transport to site of infection
- Bacteriostatic levels in infected tissue
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily for 3 days
- Oral and IV dosages for adults and children
- Dosage for sexually transmitted diseases
Administration
- Oral suspension reconstitution procedure
- Take 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
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Hearing impairment
- Rare reductions in neutrophil counts
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate studies in pregnant women
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of serious allergic reactions
- Long period of observation and treatment for serious allergic reactions
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in mild renal impairment
- Caution in severe renal impairment
- Contraindicated in patients with hepatic disease
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms of overdosage with macrolide antibiotics
- Gastric lavage and 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
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