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An 500, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, An 500 has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of An 500 is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with An 500 include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, An 500 can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of An 500 go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, An 500's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if An 500 has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the An 500 related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the An 500 contraindications section.
Drug reaction of An 500 with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that An 500 is safe while driving, and is addiction.
An 500 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 An 500 safe for pregnant women?
An 500 is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of An 500 safe during breastfeeding?
An 500 is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of An 500 on the Kidneys?
An 500 rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of An 500 on the Liver?
An 500 may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of An 500 on the Heart?
Side effects of An 500 rarely affect the heart.
An 500 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 An 500 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this An 500 habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of An 500 has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
An 500 will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, An 500 is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, An 500 cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and An 500
Taking An 500 with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and An 500
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking An 500 with alcohol.
No, An 500 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.
An 500 is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
If you are allergic to An 500 then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
An 500 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between An 500 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.
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