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Azith 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Azith 500 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Azith 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Azith 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azith 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Azith 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azith 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Azith 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azith 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azith 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Azith 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azith 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azith 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azith 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azith 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Azith is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azith 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azith is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azith 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azith may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azith 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Azith has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azith 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azith rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azith 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azith 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Azith 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azith 500 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azith 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azith 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azith 500 Tablet
Taking Azith 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azith 500 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Azith 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No harmful interactions are found between Azith 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 Azith.
Yes, Azith 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, Azith is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Azith 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.
Azith 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.
Yes, Azith 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.
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