Azifast, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup, Gel, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azifast have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Azifast depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azifast are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azifast can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Azifast 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.
It is also important to note that Azifast has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azifast has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azifast related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Azifast have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Azifast have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azifast is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azifast 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 Azifast is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azifast safe for pregnant women?
Azifast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azifast safe during breastfeeding?
Azifast is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azifast on the Kidneys?
Azifast rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azifast on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azifast on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azifast on the Heart?
Side effects of Azifast rarely affect the heart.
Azifast 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 Azifast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azifast habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azifast has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azifast since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azifast only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azifast cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azifast
It is safe to take Azifast with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azifast
Information about the interaction of Azifast and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Azifast is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azifast is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Discontinuing Azifast on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
Azifast 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 Azifast 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 Azifast.
Azifast 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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