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Afdiz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Afdiz have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Afdiz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Afdiz include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Afdiz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Afdiz are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Afdiz is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Afdiz related warnings talks about Afdiz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Afdiz are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Afdiz with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Afdiz is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Afdiz 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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Is the use of Afdiz safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Afdiz without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Afdiz safe during breastfeeding?
Afdiz is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Afdiz on the Kidneys?
Afdiz rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Afdiz on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Afdiz on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Afdiz on the Heart?
Afdiz has very mild side effects on the heart.
Afdiz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Afdiz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afdiz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Afdiz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Afdiz does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Afdiz is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Afdiz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Afdiz
Taking Afdiz with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afdiz
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Afdiz with alcohol will be.
Yes, Afdiz can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
Yes, Afdiz 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Afdiz and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Afdiz 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, Afdiz is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754