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Bio Az is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Bio Az has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Bio Az depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Bio Az also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Bio Az side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bio Az go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Bio Az's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Bio Az has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Bio Az related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Bio Az have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Bio Az may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Bio Az is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Bio Az 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 Bio Az safe for pregnant women?
Bio Az is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Bio Az safe during breastfeeding?
Bio Az is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bio Az on the Kidneys?
Bio Az may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bio Az on the Liver?
Bio Az is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Bio Az on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Bio Az on the heart have been reported.
Bio Az 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 Bio Az unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bio Az habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Bio Az.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Bio Az as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Bio Az only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bio Az for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bio Az
Taking Bio Az with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bio Az
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bio Az.
Yes, Bio Az 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.
Bio Az 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, Bio Az 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Bio Az 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.
If you are allergic to Bio Az then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
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