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Azikam 250 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azikam 250 Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Azikam 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Azikam 250 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azikam 250 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Azikam 250 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Azikam 250 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azikam 250 Tablet related warnings talks about Azikam 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azikam 250 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Azikam 250 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azikam 250 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azikam 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 Azikam 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Azikam is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azikam 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azikam.
What is the effect of Azikam 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azikam rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azikam 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Azikam has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azikam 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azikam on the heart have been reported.
Azikam 250 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 Azikam 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azikam 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Azikam 250 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azikam 250 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Azikam 250 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azikam 250 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azikam 250 Tablet
Taking Azikam 250 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azikam 250 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azikam 250 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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