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Azuma Benefits & Uses

Azuma is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azuma Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azuma Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azuma is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Hearing Loss
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Azuma Related Warnings

Is the use of Azuma safe for pregnant women?

Azuma is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azuma safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Azuma.

Safe
What is the effect of Azuma on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Azuma on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azuma on the Liver?

Azuma is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azuma on the Heart?

Side effects of Azuma rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azuma with Other Drugs

Azuma should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azuma Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azuma unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Azuma

Is this Azuma habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Azuma is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azuma since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Azuma only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Azuma in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Azuma Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azuma

You can take Azuma with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azuma

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azuma.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azuma

Question about 6 years ago

What does Azuma treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azuma is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Azuma work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azuma is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.

Question over 5 years ago

What should I do if I'm allergic to Azuma?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

If you are allergic to Azuma then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.