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Aziter is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Aziter has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Aziter. 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.
The most common side effects of Aziter are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Aziter have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Aziter normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Aziter is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Aziter related warnings talks about Aziter's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Aziter have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Aziter may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Aziter, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Aziter 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aziter is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Aziter safe for pregnant women?
Aziter is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Aziter safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Aziter.
What is the effect of Aziter on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Aziter on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Aziter on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Aziter on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Aziter on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Aziter on the heart have been reported.
Aziter 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 Aziter unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aziter habit forming or addictive?
Aziter does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Aziter since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Aziter is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Aziter is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aziter
You can take Aziter with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aziter
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aziter and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Aziter 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.
No, Aziter 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.
Aziter 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.
Aziter is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Aziter 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience