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Azitor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azitor have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Azitor is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Azitor also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azitor as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azitor normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Azitor's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Azitor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azitor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Azitor may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azitor is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azitor 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 Azitor is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azitor safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azitor in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azitor safe during breastfeeding?
Azitor is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azitor on the Kidneys?
Azitor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitor on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azitor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azitor on the Heart?
Side effects of Azitor rarely affect the heart.
Azitor 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 Azitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitor habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azitor is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azitor since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azitor only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azitor for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azitor
Taking Azitor with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitor
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azitor and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Azitor 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, Azitor 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, Azitor is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Azitor 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.
No harmful interactions are found between Azitor 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 Azitor.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azitor 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