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Azimount is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Azimount have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Azimount depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Azimount include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azimount have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Azimount go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azimount is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azimount's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azimount are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Azimount have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azimount is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azimount 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 Azimount is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azimount safe for pregnant women?
Azimount is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azimount safe during breastfeeding?
Azimount is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azimount on the Kidneys?
Azimount has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azimount on the Liver?
Azimount has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azimount on the Heart?
Azimount is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azimount 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 Azimount unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azimount habit forming or addictive?
Azimount does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azimount since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azimount only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azimount is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azimount
You can take Azimount with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azimount
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azimount with alcohol.
Azimount 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.
Yes, you can take Azimount 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.
Yes, Azimount is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Azimount 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.
Azimount is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
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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
