Azenas is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azenas have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azenas. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Azenas are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azenas as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azenas normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Azenas's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Azenas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azenas related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Azenas have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Azenas may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azenas is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azenas 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azenas is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azenas safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azenas safely.
Is the use of Azenas safe during breastfeeding?
Azenas is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azenas on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azenas on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azenas on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azenas on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azenas on the Heart?
Azenas is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azenas 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 Azenas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azenas habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azenas is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azenas does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azenas should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azenas for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azenas
Taking Azenas with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azenas
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azenas with alcohol will be.
Azenas 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.
No, Azenas 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.
Azenas 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 harmful interactions are found between Azenas and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Azenas.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azenas 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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