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Azitive is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azitive has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Azitive depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Azitive also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azitive have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azitive 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azitive is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azitive's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azitive contraindications section.
Additionally, Azitive may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azitive, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azitive 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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Is the use of Azitive safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azitive in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azitive safe during breastfeeding?
Azitive does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azitive on the Kidneys?
Azitive has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitive on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azitive on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azitive on the Heart?
Azitive may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Azitive 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 Azitive unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitive habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azitive is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azitive does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azitive should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azitive cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azitive
Taking Azitive with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitive
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azitive with alcohol will be.
No, Azitive is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azitive is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Yes, Azitive 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, Azitive is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
No, Azitive 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.
Azitive 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.
Azitive 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.
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