Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet related warnings talks about Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azithromycin 500 mg 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
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Is the use of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azithromycin safely.
Is the use of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azithromycin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azithromycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet on the Liver?
Azithromycin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet on the Heart?
Azithromycin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet
Taking Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Azithromycin is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Azithromycin is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
No, Azithromycin is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azithromycin is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Azithromycin 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.
Yes, Azithromycin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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