Azicip 500 Mg

MEDICAL DESCRIPTION OF AZITHRAL TABLET:

The Azithral tablet contains Azithromycin (500mg) a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, throat, lungs, nose, skin, tonsils, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary tract infections. It produces its action by inhibiting the growth of microbes responsible for infections. 

USE OF AZITHRAL TABLET (Indication of Azithromycin):  

It is used to treat bacterial infections like acute sinusitis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute bacterial otitis media, Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Gonococcal Urethritis and Cervicitis

AZITHRAL TABLET BENEFITS:

Bacterial infections:

This infection usually occurs when microbes enter your body and start to multiply which damages the tissue and makes you sick. It is caused by organisms like Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Symptoms include sweats, fever, chills, diarrhea, headache, and stomach pain.

Otitis media:

It is also called a middle ear infection. It is caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include loss of balance, ear pain, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, and headache. 

Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

Both are throat infections that cause soreness and inflammation. It is caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, headache, joint pain, and inflamed neck in your neck.

Skin and soft tissue infection:

This is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, muscles, and connective tissue. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Symptoms include inflammation, redness, warmth, pain, and draining of yellow or green pus. 

Urinary tract infections:

This is an infection that occurs in any part of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, urethra, bladder, and urethra. Symptoms include irritation while urinating, tiredness, pain in the penis, wetting the bed, and frequent urination.

Acute sinusitis:

It is a condition where the air-filled cavities around the nasal passages become swollen. Symptoms include congestion, headache, changes in the sense of smell, cough, bad breath, fever, ear pressure, and tiredness.

Lower respiratory tract infections:

This infection can cause bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. It is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus. Symptoms include dry cough, fever, headache, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, wheezing, runny nose and sore throat. 

Pneumonia:

Inflection that makes one or both lungs swollen by filling the air. Symptoms include chest pain, confusion, cough, tiredness, shortness of breath, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and sweating.

Pelvic inflammatory disease:

It is a female reproductive organ infection that is transmitted from the vagina into your uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tube. It is called gonorrhea, or Chlamydia infection. Symptoms include severe pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, and foul vaginal discharge.

Urethritis:

It is a bacterial infection that irritates your urethra. It is caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Mycoplasma genitalium. Symptoms include irritation while urinating, blood in semen, penis discharge, urge to urinate, and abnormal vaginal discharge. 

Cervicitis:

It is an inflammation of the cervix. It is caused by sexually transmitted infections, bacterial overgrowth, and allergic reactions. Symptoms include pain during sex, abnormal vaginal discharge, and painful urination.

HOW THE AZITHRAL TABLET WORKS:

The Azithral tablet contains Azithromycin (500mg) a macrolide antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of microbes by preventing the synthesis of necessary proteins which is required for the bacteria to play an important function. 

CONTRAINDICATION OF AZITHRAL TABLET:

If you are allergic to azithromycin, and its combinations, it is advisable not to consume the medicine. It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with cholestatic jaundice, and liver dysfunctions because it may worsen their condition.

AZITHRAL TABLET SIDE EFFECT 

Diarrhea

Stomach pain

Nausea

Vomiting

Rash

Loose stool

Anemia

Thrombocytopenia

Stomach discomfort

Inflammation in vagina

FAQ OF AZITHRAL TABLET

How long should I take the Azithral tablet?

Usually, the duration of this medicine is 7-14 days. But take this as per your physician’s advice.

Can the use of an Azithral tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of this medicine may cause diarrhea because using this medicine can kill both harmful and nonharmful bacteria in your stomach which leads to diarrhea.

What if I do not get better after using the Azithral tablet?

Inform your physician if you do not get better while using this medicine. 

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL WARNING OF AZITHRAL TABLET

ALCOHOL:

While taking this medicine it is unsafe to consume the alcohol. For more details the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation

DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY

While taking this medicine it is safe to drive or operate the machine. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation

PREGNANCY:

It is considered safe to use this medicine during pregnancy it does not produce harmful effects on the fetus, for more details visit the doctor or a nearby hospital for a consultation.

BREASTFEEDING:

It is considered safe to use this medicine during breastfeeding it is not excreted through breast milk, for more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation.

KIDNEY PROBLEM:

This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Adjust the dose if needed. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation

LIVER PROBLEM:

This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with liver diseases. Adjust the dose if needed. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation

HOW TO TAKE AN AZITHRAL TABLET:

This gives better results when you take the medicine with food or without, take the tablet fully, and do not chew or crush the tablet. Take the tablets as per the dose prescribed by the doctor. Do not take extra doses and dosage of the medicine, it may lead to undesired and unwanted effects. 

USE OF AZITHRAL TABLETS IN ADULTS:

If the medicine is prescribed by the doctor, then it is advised to consume it as per the doctor’s prescription of dose and dosage, For more details visit the doctor for the consultation.

USE OF AZITHRAL TABLETS IN CHILDREN:

If the medicine is prescribed by the doctor, then it is advised to consume the medicine as per the doctor’s prescription of dose and dosage. For more details visit the doctor for the consultation.

USE OF AZITHRAL TABLETS ELDERLY PATIENTS:

Azithral tablets should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems and worsening the patient’s conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose adjustment is required for the patient based on the medical condition and previous medical history.

OTHER GENERAL WARNINGS:

Using this medicine may cause Antibiotic resistance, diarrhea, liver impairment, serious allergic reactions, hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, and clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. You need to consult the doctor before consuming the medicine and caution to be taken while taking the medicine

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The Azithral tablet contains Azithromycin (500mg) a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, throat, lungs, nose, skin, tonsils, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary tract infections. It produces its action by inhibiting the growth of microbes responsible for infections. 

Inform the doctor, if you have the following complications earlier,  

If you have a medical history of GI tract disease 

If you have an immunodeficiency disease like HIV/AIDS

If you have allergic conditions like itching and rashes 

If you are planning to become pregnant or currently under the breastfeed 

If you are suffering from diarrhea, stomach pain, etc

DRUG INTERACTION WITH AZITHRAL TABLET

Interaction with the drugs:

Azithromycin decreases the effect of BCG vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism 

Azithromycin increases the effect of enoxaparin by decreasing its metabolism 

Azithromycin will increase the effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter

Azithromycin and moxifloxacin increase the QTc intervals

Azithromycin will increase the effect of digoxin by changing its intestinal flora

OVERDOSE                                            

Consume the medicine as per the doctor’s advice and prescribed dose and dosage. Do not take any extra dose of medicine. If you have taken the overdose/extra dose of the medicine immediately visit the doctor or nearby hospital for medical consultation.

MISSED DOSE

Consume the medicine as per the doctor’s advice and prescribed dose and dosage.do not miss or forget to take the medicine. Suppose you miss or forget to take the medicine, don’t take the extra dose of the medicine, skip the missed dose, and take the regular dose of medicine. Avoid taking the missed dose or two times of the medicine to compensate for the missed dose. 

Conditions of Storage:

Store the medicine at 30°c at room temperature.

Keep reaching out to children and pets, to avoid the risk of swallowing.

Protect from sunlight and heat 

Quick recall:

The Azithral tablet contains Azithromycin (500mg) a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, throat, lungs, nose, skin, tonsils, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary tract infections. 

It produces its action by inhibiting the growth of microbes responsible for infections. 

Withdraw the medicine if you have noticed a rash, difficulty in breathing, inflammation in the face and mouth

Do not discontinue the medicine without completing the full course of treatment 

Using this medicine can cause diarrhea

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