Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension Information
Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension 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.
Common side effects of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension Benefits & Uses
Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension 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
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Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension Related Warnings
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Is the use of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Azilide is safe for pregnant women.
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Is the use of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Azilide is safe for breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension on the Kidneys?
Azilide rarely harms the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azilide on the liver have been reported.
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What is the effect of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension on the Heart?
Azilide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Jaundice
- Heart Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Frequently asked Questions about Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension
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Is this Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension is addictive.
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension as it does not make you drowsy.
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Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension only on doctor's advice.
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Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension
Taking Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension with food is safe.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension
Information about the interaction of Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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Frequently asked Questions about Azilide 200mg/5ml Suspension
Question over 5 years ago
Can Azilide cause diarrheoa?
Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology
Yes, Azilide 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 almost 6 years ago
What does Azilide treat?
Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician
Azilide 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.
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Azilide for sore throat?
Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician
Yes, you can take Azilide for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Azilide for treating an abscess?
Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics
Azilide is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
Question over 5 years ago
Can Azilide treat pneumonia?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
Yes, Azilide can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azilide is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
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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
