Lariza, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Lariza have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lariza. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Lariza also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Lariza have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lariza 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lariza is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lariza's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Lariza are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Lariza may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lariza is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lariza 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 Lariza is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Lariza safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Lariza without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Lariza safe during breastfeeding?
Lariza is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lariza on the Kidneys?
Lariza has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lariza on the Liver?
Lariza is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lariza on the Heart?
Lariza may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lariza 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 Lariza unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lariza habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lariza has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lariza will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Lariza should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lariza cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lariza
Taking Lariza with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lariza
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lariza with alcohol will be.
Take Lariza exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Lariza 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.
No, Lariza is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Lariza is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Yes, you can take Lariza 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.
Lariza 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.
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