Azirav 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azirav Benefits & Uses

Azirav is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azirav 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

Azirav Related Warnings

Is the use of Azirav safe for pregnant women?

Azirav is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azirav safe during breastfeeding?

Azirav does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azirav on the Kidneys?

Azirav rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azirav on the Liver?

Side effects of Azirav rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azirav on the Heart?

Azirav has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azirav with Other Drugs

Azirav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azirav Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azirav 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 Azirav

Is this Azirav habit forming or addictive?

Azirav does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azirav only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Azirav cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Azirav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azirav

Taking Azirav with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azirav

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azirav

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Azirav?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Azirav 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azirav?

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 Azirav 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 Azirav.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Azirav without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Azirav is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Azirav safe?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Azirav 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Azirav work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azirav 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.