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Azicore is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azicore have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Azicore 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Azicore include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azicore as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azicore 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azicore is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Azicore's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azicore related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azicore are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Azicore with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azicore is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azicore 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 Azicore safe for pregnant women?
Azicore is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azicore safe during breastfeeding?
Azicore does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azicore on the Kidneys?
Azicore may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azicore on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azicore on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azicore on the Heart?
Azicore has very mild side effects on the heart.
Azicore 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 Azicore unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azicore habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azicore has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azicore will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azicore is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azicore is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azicore
You can take Azicore with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azicore
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azicore and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Azicore can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azicore is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Azicore is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.
Azicore 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, Azicore 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azicore 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