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Azitor 20 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azitor 20 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Azitor 20 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azitor 20 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azitor 20 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Azitor 20 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Azitor 20 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azitor 20 Tablet related warnings talks about Azitor 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azitor 20 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Azitor 20 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azitor 20 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azitor 20 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 Azitor 20 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azitor 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azitor in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azitor 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azitor is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azitor 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azitor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitor 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azitor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azitor 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azitor rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azitor 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitor 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azitor 20 Tablet 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 20 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azitor 20 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azitor 20 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azitor 20 Tablet
Taking Azitor 20 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitor 20 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azitor 20 Tablet 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience