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Azita 250 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azita 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Azita 250 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Azita 250 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azita 250 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Azita 250 Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azita 250 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azita 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Azita 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Azita 250 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azita 250 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azita 250 Tablet 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 Azita 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azita safely.
Is the use of Azita 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azita is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azita 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azita on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azita 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Azita may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azita 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Azita may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Azita 250 Tablet 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 Azita 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azita 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azita 250 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azita 250 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Azita 250 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azita 250 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azita 250 Tablet
It is safe to take Azita 250 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azita 250 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Azita 250 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Azita can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azita is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Azita 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.
Azita 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, Azita 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.
No, Azita does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
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