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Azifast 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azifast 250 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Azifast 250 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Azifast 250 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azifast 250 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azifast 250 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Azifast 250 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azifast 250 Tablet related warnings talks about Azifast 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azifast 250 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Azifast 250 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azifast 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azifast 250 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 Azifast 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Azifast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azifast 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azifast is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azifast 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azifast rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azifast 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azifast on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azifast 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azifast rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azifast 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azifast 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azifast 250 Tablet 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 250 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azifast 250 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azifast 250 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azifast 250 Tablet
It is safe to take Azifast 250 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azifast 250 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Azifast 250 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Azifast 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.
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 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.
Yes, Azifast 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.
Yes, Azifast can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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