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Azid 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azid 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azid 500 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Azid 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azid 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azid 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Azid 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azid 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azid 500 Tablet related warnings section.
The section on Azid 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Azid 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azid 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azid 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 Azid 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azid safely.
Is the use of Azid 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azid.
What is the effect of Azid 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azid 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azid 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Azid is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azid 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 Azid 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azid 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Azid 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azid 500 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azid 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azid 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azid 500 Tablet
It is safe to take Azid 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azid 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azid 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Azid 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.
If you are allergic to Azid then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Azid 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.
Azid is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Yes, you can take Azid for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
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