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Azvan is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azvan have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Azvan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azvan include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azvan have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azvan 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.
In addition, Azvan's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azvan related warnings talks about Azvan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Azvan contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Azvan may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Azvan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azvan 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 Azvan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azvan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azvan safely.
Is the use of Azvan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azvan.
What is the effect of Azvan on the Kidneys?
Azvan rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azvan on the Liver?
Azvan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Azvan on the Heart?
Azvan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Azvan 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 Azvan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azvan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azvan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azvan does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azvan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azvan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azvan
You can take Azvan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azvan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azvan with alcohol.
Yes, Azvan 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, you can take Azvan 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azvan 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.
Azvan 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.
No, Azvan is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azvan is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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