Azitroy 500 Tablet Information
Azitroy 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azitroy 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Azitroy 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azitroy 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azitroy 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azitroy 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Azitroy 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Azitroy 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azitroy 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Azitroy 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azitroy 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azitroy 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses
Azitroy 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Throat Infection
- Chlamydia
- Skin Infections
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Gonorrhea
- Eye Infections
- Swollen Eyes
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Cervicitis
- Urethritis
- Chancroid
- Facial Swelling
- Vaginal discharge during pregnancy
- Ear Disease
- Lung Infections
- Lung Disease
- Pharyngitis
- Prickly Throat
- Throat Ulcer
- Hoarseness
Azitroy 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take
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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Azitroy 500 Tablet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Azitroy 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azitroy in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Azitroy 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azitroy is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Azitroy 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azitroy may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Azitroy 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Azitroy rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Azitroy 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azitroy rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Azitroy 500 Tablet Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azitroy 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Jaundice
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
Frequently asked Questions about Azitroy 500 Tablet
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Is this Azitroy 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azitroy 500 Tablet is addictive.
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azitroy 500 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
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Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azitroy 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azitroy 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
No
Azitroy 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Azitroy 500 Tablet
Taking Azitroy 500 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Azitroy 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azitroy 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Azitroy 500 Tablet
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Azitroy with oral contraceptive pills?
Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azitroy 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.
Question almost 6 years ago
What does Azitroy treat?
Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician
Azitroy 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.
Question over 5 years ago
Can you drink alcohol while taking Azitroy?
Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality
No harmful interactions are found between Azitroy 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 Azitroy.
Question over 5 years ago
What should I do if I'm allergic to Azitroy?
Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine
If you are allergic to Azitroy then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Question over 5 years ago
Can Azitroy treat a urinary tract infection?
Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician
No, Azitroy does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
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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
