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Azikam Benefits & Uses

Azikam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azikam Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azikam Related Warnings

Is the use of Azikam safe for pregnant women?

Azikam is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azikam safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Azikam.

Safe
What is the effect of Azikam on the Kidneys?

Azikam rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azikam on the Liver?

Azikam has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azikam on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Azikam on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azikam with Other Drugs

Azikam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azikam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azikam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Azikam

Is this Azikam habit forming or addictive?

Azikam is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Azikam will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Azikam should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Azikam cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Azikam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azikam

Taking Azikam with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azikam

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azikam and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azikam

Question over 5 years ago

Can Azikam cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Azikam 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What should I do if I'm allergic to Azikam?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

If you are allergic to Azikam then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azikam without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Azikam is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azikam with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azikam 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azikam?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions are found between Azikam 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 Azikam.