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Pratham is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet, Injection. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Pratham has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Pratham depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Pratham are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pratham as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pratham go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pratham is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pratham has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pratham related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Pratham have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Pratham may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pratham is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Pratham 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 Pratham safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pratham safely.
Is the use of Pratham safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Pratham.
What is the effect of Pratham on the Kidneys?
Pratham rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pratham on the Liver?
Pratham is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Pratham on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Pratham on the heart have been reported.
Pratham 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 Pratham unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pratham habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pratham is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Pratham since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pratham is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pratham in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pratham
You can take Pratham with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pratham
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pratham with alcohol.
No harmful interactions are found between Pratham and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Pratham.
Discontinuing Pratham on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
Yes, Pratham 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.
Pratham is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
Pratham 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