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Azathine Benefits & Uses

Azathine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azathine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azathine Related Warnings

Is the use of Azathine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Azathine safely.

Safe
Is the use of Azathine safe during breastfeeding?

Azathine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azathine on the Kidneys?

Azathine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azathine on the Liver?

Side effects of Azathine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azathine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Azathine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azathine with Other Drugs

Azathine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azathine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azathine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Azathine

Is this Azathine habit forming or addictive?

Azathine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azathine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azathine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Azathine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Azathine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azathine

Taking Azathine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azathine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azathine with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azathine

Question over 5 years ago

Can Azathine cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Azathine may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Azathine work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azathine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azathine with proton pump inhibitor (pantoprazole, esomeprazole, and omeprazole)?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Azathine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azathine with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azathine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Azathine treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Azathine 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.