Zithrox 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

20 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Zithrox 250 mg tablet Zithrox 500 mg tablet

Title

  • Zithrox 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Indications

  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Otitis media
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Non-gonococcal urethritis
  • Cervicitis

Pharmacology

  • Orally administered
  • High concentration in phagocytes
  • Active transportation to infection site
  • Prolonged half-life
  • Biliary excretion

Dosage

  • 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
  • 500 mg once on day 1 followed by 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days

Administration

  • Oral administration
  • Suspension reconstitution procedure
  • 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal

Interaction

  • Antacid interaction
  • Cyclosporin interference
  • Digoxin effects
  • Ergot derivatives contraindication
  • Methylprednisolone effect
  • Theophylline interaction
  • Warfarin co-administration
  • Terfenadine impact

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
  • Co-administration of ergot derivatives
  • Hepatic diseases

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Allergic reactions
  • Liver transaminases elevation
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Hearing impairment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • No evidence of harm to the fetus
  • Caution in breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions reported
  • Recurrence of symptoms observed
  • Caution in patients with renal impairment
  • Avoid in patients with hepatic impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
  • General supportive measures recommended

Storage Conditions

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

Compound Summary

  • Molecular formula: C38H72N2O12
  • Chemical Structure: (image link)

Commonly Asked Questions

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  • Diarrhea as a side effect
  • Safety of Zithrox 200 mg/5 ml Syrup
  • Antibiotic classification
  • Seeking medical advice if symptoms persist

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