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Markaz 500 Mg Tablet Information

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Markaz 500 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Markaz 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Markaz 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Markaz 500 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Markaz 500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Markaz 500 Mg Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Markaz Benefits & Uses
Markaz Dosage & How to Take
Markaz Side Effects
Markaz Related Warnings
Markaz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Markaz
Markaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Markaz is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Markaz does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Markaz has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Markaz may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Markaz 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Markaz rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Markaz 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Markaz 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Markaz 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Markaz 500 Mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Markaz 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Markaz 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Markaz 500 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Markaz 500 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Markaz 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Markaz 500 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can Markaz treat pneumonia?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Markaz 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, Markaz is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Markaz treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Markaz 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Markaz treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Markaz is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Markaz

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Markaz 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Markaz work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Markaz is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.