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Aziford is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Aziford 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 Aziford. 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.
Common side effects of Aziford include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Aziford as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Aziford normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Aziford is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Aziford's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Aziford contraindications section.
Additionally, Aziford may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aziford is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Aziford 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 Aziford safe for pregnant women?
Aziford is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Aziford safe during breastfeeding?
Aziford does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Aziford on the Kidneys?
Aziford rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aziford on the Liver?
Aziford has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Aziford on the Heart?
Aziford is rarely harmful for the heart.
Aziford 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 Aziford unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aziford habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Aziford is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aziford does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Aziford should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Aziford in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Aziford
Taking Aziford with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aziford
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Aziford.
Discontinuing Aziford 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.
Yes, Aziford 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.
No, Aziford does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
No harmful interactions are found between Aziford 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 Aziford.
Aziford 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.
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