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Aztra, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Aztra have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Aztra depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Aztra are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Aztra as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Aztra normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Aztra's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Aztra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Aztra have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Aztra with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aztra is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Aztra 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 Aztra safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Aztra without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Aztra safe during breastfeeding?
Aztra does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Aztra on the Kidneys?
Aztra rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aztra on the Liver?
Aztra is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Aztra on the Heart?
Side effects of Aztra rarely affect the heart.
Aztra 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 Aztra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aztra habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Aztra is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aztra will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Aztra only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Aztra in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Aztra
Taking Aztra with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aztra
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aztra and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No harmful interactions are found between Aztra 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 Aztra.
No, Aztra does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
Discontinuing Aztra 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.
Yes, you can take Aztra for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
Yes, Aztra 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.
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