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Azimist is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azimist has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azimist. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azimist include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azimist have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Azimist normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azimist is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Azimist's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azimist related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azimist are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Azimist have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azimist, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azimist 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azimist is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azimist safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azimist safely.
Is the use of Azimist safe during breastfeeding?
Azimist does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azimist on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azimist on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azimist on the Liver?
Azimist has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azimist on the Heart?
Azimist has very mild side effects on the heart.
Azimist 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 Azimist unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azimist habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azimist is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azimist since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azimist only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azimist for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azimist
Taking Azimist with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azimist
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azimist with alcohol will be.
No, Azimist is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
Take Azimist exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.
Discontinuing Azimist 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.
Azimist 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.
If you are allergic to Azimist then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
