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Azispan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azispan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Azispan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azispan are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azispan have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Azispan 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.
In addition, Azispan's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azispan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azispan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Azispan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azispan is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azispan 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 Azispan safe for pregnant women?
Azispan is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azispan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azispan.
What is the effect of Azispan on the Kidneys?
Azispan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azispan on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azispan on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azispan on the Heart?
Azispan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azispan 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 Azispan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azispan habit forming or addictive?
Azispan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azispan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azispan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azispan is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azispan
Taking Azispan with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azispan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azispan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Azispan 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 Azispan then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Azispan 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.
No, Azispan is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azispan is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Yes, you can take Azispan 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.
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