Azifast 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azifast 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Azifast 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azifast 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azifast 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azifast 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Azifast 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azifast 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Azifast 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azifast 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Azifast 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Azifast 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azifast 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azifast 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azifast 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Azifast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azifast 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azifast is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azifast 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azifast rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azifast 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azifast on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azifast 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azifast rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azifast 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azifast 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azifast 500 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azifast 500 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azifast 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azifast 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azifast 500 Tablet
It is safe to take Azifast 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azifast 500 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Azifast 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Azifast is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azifast is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Discontinuing Azifast on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
Azifast is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
No harmful interactions are found between Azifast and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Azifast.
Azifast 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.
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