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Azyric is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azyric also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Azyric 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azyric are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azyric as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Azyric are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Azyric's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azyric's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azyric are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Azyric have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azyric is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azyric 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 Azyric safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azyric in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azyric safe during breastfeeding?
Azyric is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azyric on the Kidneys?
Azyric has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azyric on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azyric on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azyric on the Heart?
Azyric may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Azyric 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 Azyric unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azyric habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azyric is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azyric will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azyric is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azyric in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azyric
Taking Azyric with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azyric
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azyric with alcohol will be.
Yes, Azyric 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, Azyric 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, Azyric is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Azyric can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
Yes, Azyric may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Azyric 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.
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