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Azitive 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azitive 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Azitive 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Azitive 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azitive 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Azitive 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.
Azitive 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Azitive 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azitive 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azitive 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Azitive 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azitive 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azitive 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 Azitive 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azitive 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azitive in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azitive 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azitive does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azitive 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azitive has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitive 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azitive on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azitive 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Azitive may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Azitive 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitive 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azitive 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azitive 500 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azitive 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azitive 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azitive 500 Tablet
Taking Azitive 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitive 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azitive 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
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.
Azitive is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Azitive is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
Azitive 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.
Take Azitive 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.
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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
