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Azitas Benefits & Uses

Azitas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azitas 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

Azitas Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azitas is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Hearing Loss
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Azitas Related Warnings

Is the use of Azitas safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Azitas in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azitas safe during breastfeeding?

Azitas is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azitas on the Kidneys?

Azitas rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azitas on the Liver?

Azitas may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azitas on the Heart?

Azitas has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azitas with Other Drugs

Azitas 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

Azitas Contraindications

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

Is this Azitas habit forming or addictive?

Azitas is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Azitas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Azitas for mental disorders.

No

Azitas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azitas

You can take Azitas with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitas

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azitas

Question about 6 years ago

What is Azitas

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azitas 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Azitas used for cough?

No, Azitas 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azitas for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Azitas 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Azitas?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Azitas 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 about 6 years ago

What does Azitas treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azitas is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.