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Azipar is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Azipar have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azipar. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Azipar also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azipar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Azipar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Azipar's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Azipar related warnings talks about Azipar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azipar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Azipar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Azipar, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azipar 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 Azipar safe for pregnant women?
Azipar is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azipar safe during breastfeeding?
Azipar does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azipar on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azipar on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azipar on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azipar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azipar on the Heart?
Azipar has very mild side effects on the heart.
Azipar 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 Azipar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azipar habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azipar has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azipar does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azipar is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azipar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azipar
Taking Azipar with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azipar
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azipar.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azipar 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, Azipar 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.
Yes, Azipar 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.
Azipar 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.
Yes, Azipar can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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