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Azam is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azam have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azam. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Azam also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azam side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Azam 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.
It is also important to note that Azam has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azam related warnings talks about Azam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Azam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Azam have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azam, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azam 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Azam safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azam without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azam safe during breastfeeding?
Azam does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azam on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azam on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azam on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azam on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azam on the Heart?
Side effects of Azam rarely affect the heart.
Azam 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 Azam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azam habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azam.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azam will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azam for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azam
You can take Azam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azam
Information about the interaction of Azam and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Azam 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, Azam is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azam is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Discontinuing Azam 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.
No, Azam 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.
Azam is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
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