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Azorta, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azorta have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azorta. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azorta are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azorta as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azorta go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Azorta has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azorta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Azorta have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Azorta may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azorta is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azorta 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 Azorta is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azorta safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azorta safely.
Is the use of Azorta safe during breastfeeding?
Azorta is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azorta on the Kidneys?
Azorta rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azorta on the Liver?
Azorta is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Azorta on the Heart?
Azorta has very mild side effects on the heart.
Azorta 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 Azorta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azorta habit forming or addictive?
Azorta does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azorta since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Azorta should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azorta for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azorta
You can take Azorta with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azorta
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azorta and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Azorta is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
Yes, Azorta can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Yes, Azorta is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Azorta 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, Azorta is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
No, Azorta 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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