Zunami 500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Azithromycin dihydrate
Company Nuvista pharma ltd

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Acid-stable
  • Orally absorbed
  • High concentration in phagocytes
  • Bacteriostatic levels in infected tissue
  • Biliary excretion
  • High tissue to plasma concentration ratio
  • Inhibition of microbial protein synthesis

Dosage

  • Oral administration
  • Different doses for adults and children
  • Use in sexually transmitted diseases
  • Azithromycin injection for IV infusion only

Administration

  • Reconstitution procedure for suspension
  • Timing of intake with respect to meals

Interaction

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

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal side effects
  • Allergic reactions
  • Reversible elevations in liver transaminases
  • Rare cases of cholestatic jaundice
  • Transient mild reductions in neutrophil counts
  • Reversible hearing impairment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy category B
  • No evidence of harm to fetus in animal studies
  • Caution during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Rare serious allergic reactions
  • Angioneurotic edema and anaphylaxis

Use in Special Populations

  • Use in renal impairment
  • Use in hepatic impairment
  • No effect on ability to drive or use machines

Overdose Effects

  • Typical symptoms of macrolide antibiotic overdosage
  • Gastric lavage and general supportive measures

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula: C38H72N2O12
  • Chemical structure image

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