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Azita 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azita 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Azita 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Azita 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azita 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azita 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Azita 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azita 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Azita 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Azita 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azita 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azita 500 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 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azita safely.
Is the use of Azita 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azita is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azita 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azita on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azita 500 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 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Azita may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azita 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azita 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azita 500 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 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Azita 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azita 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azita 500 Tablet
It is safe to take Azita 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azita 500 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Azita 500 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