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Azimist 500 Tablet Information

Azimist 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azimist 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Azimist 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Azimist 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azimist 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azimist 500 Tablet 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 Azimist 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azimist 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Azimist 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azimist 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Azimist 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azimist 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Azimist Benefits & Uses
Azimist Dosage & How to Take
Azimist Side Effects
Azimist Related Warnings
Azimist Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azimist
Azimist Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azimist 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azimist 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azimist 500 Tablet 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

Azimist 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azimist 500 Tablet is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Hearing Loss
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Azimist 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Azimist 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Azimist safely.

Safe
Is the use of Azimist 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Azimist does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azimist 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Azimist on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azimist 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Azimist has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azimist 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Azimist has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Azimist 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azimist 500 Tablet 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 Azimist 500 Tablet

Is this Azimist 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Azimist 500 Tablet is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azimist 500 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Azimist 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Azimist 500 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Azimist 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azimist 500 Tablet

Taking Azimist 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azimist 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azimist 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azimist 500 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

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

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azimist?

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 Azimist 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 Azimist.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Azimist on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Azimist

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azimist 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Azimist work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azimist is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.