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Azitec 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azitec 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azitec 500 Injection. 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.
Azitec 500 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azitec 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azitec 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Azitec 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Azitec 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azitec 500 Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azitec 500 Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Azitec 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azitec 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azitec 500 Injection 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Azitec 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Azitec is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azitec 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azitec.
What is the effect of Azitec 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Azitec may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitec 500 Injection on the Liver?
Azitec may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azitec 500 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Azitec rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azitec 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitec 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Azitec 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azitec 500 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azitec 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azitec 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azitec 500 Injection
Taking Azitec 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitec 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azitec 500 Injection with alcohol will be.
No harmful interactions are found between Azitec 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 Azitec.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azitec and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Azitec is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Azitec 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, you can take Azitec 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