Azicyte 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azicyte 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Azicyte 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azicyte 500 Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azicyte 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Azicyte 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Azicyte 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azicyte 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azicyte 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Azicyte 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Azicyte 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azicyte 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azicyte 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azicyte 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azicyte 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azicyte safely.
Is the use of Azicyte 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azicyte is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azicyte 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azicyte may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azicyte 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Azicyte has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azicyte 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azicyte rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azicyte 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azicyte 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azicyte 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azicyte 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azicyte 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azicyte 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azicyte 500 Tablet
You can take Azicyte 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azicyte 500 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azicyte 500 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Azicyte 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.
Yes, Azicyte is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azicyte 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.
Azicyte 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.
Azicyte 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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