Azitec 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azitec 500 Injection Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Azitec Dosage & How to Take
Azitec Side Effects
Azitec Related Warnings
Azitec Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azitec
Azitec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azitec 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Azitec 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azitec 500 Injection 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: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: 250 mg/day oral after meal for next 5 days
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: 250 mg/day oral after meal for next 5 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azitec 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Azitec 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Azitec is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Azitec 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Azitec.

Safe
What is the effect of Azitec 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Azitec may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Mild
What is the effect of Azitec 500 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Azitec rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Azitec 500 Injection Contraindications

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 -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Azitec 500 Injection

Is this Azitec 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Azitec 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Azitec 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Azitec 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Azitec 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azitec 500 Injection

Taking Azitec 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azitec 500 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azitec?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azitec with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azitec without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Azitec

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azitec for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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.