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Azoo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Azoo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azoo. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azoo are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azoo as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azoo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azoo is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Azoo related warnings talks about Azoo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azoo are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Azoo have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azoo is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azoo 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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Is the use of Azoo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azoo safely.
Is the use of Azoo safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azoo.
What is the effect of Azoo on the Kidneys?
Azoo rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azoo on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azoo on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azoo on the Heart?
Side effects of Azoo rarely affect the heart.
Azoo 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 Azoo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azoo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azoo has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azoo will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azoo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azoo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azoo
Taking Azoo with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azoo
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azoo with alcohol.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azoo 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.
Azoo 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, Azoo does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
No, Azoo 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.
Discontinuing Azoo on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
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