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Azithral Injection (1) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azithral Injection (1) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azithral Injection (1). The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azithral Injection (1) include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azithral Injection (1) as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azithral Injection (1) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Azithral Injection (1)'s effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Azithral Injection (1)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azithral Injection (1) related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Azithral Injection (1) have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Azithral Injection (1) with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azithral Injection (1) is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azithral Injection (1) 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azithral Injection (1) is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azithral Injection (1) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azithral without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azithral Injection (1) safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azithral.
What is the effect of Azithral Injection (1) on the Kidneys?
Azithral rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithral Injection (1) on the Liver?
Side effects of Azithral rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Azithral Injection (1) on the Heart?
Azithral is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azithral Injection (1) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithral Injection (1) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithral Injection (1) habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azithral Injection (1) is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azithral Injection (1) will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azithral Injection (1) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azithral Injection (1) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azithral Injection (1)
It is safe to take Azithral Injection (1) with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithral Injection (1)
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azithral Injection (1) with alcohol.
No, Azithral is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azithral is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azithral 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.
Yes, Azithral 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.
No harmful interactions are found between Azithral 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 Azithral.
Azithral is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
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