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Azicom 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azicom 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Azicom 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 Azicom 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azicom 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azicom 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Azicom 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Azicom 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azicom 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azicom 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Azicom 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azicom 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azicom 500 Tablet 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 Azicom 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azicom without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azicom 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azicom is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azicom 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azicom rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azicom 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azicom on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azicom 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azicom on the heart have been reported.
Azicom 500 Tablet 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 Azicom 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azicom 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azicom 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azicom 500 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azicom 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azicom 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azicom 500 Tablet
It is safe to take Azicom 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azicom 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azicom 500 Tablet.
Azicom is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
Azicom 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, Azicom is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azicom is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Yes, Azicom 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azicom 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