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Azitec 250 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azitec 250 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Azitec 250 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Azitec 250 Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azitec 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Azitec 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Azitec 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Azitec 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azitec 250 Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azitec 250 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Azitec 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azitec 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azitec 250 Injection 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Azitec 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Azitec is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azitec 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azitec.
What is the effect of Azitec 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Azitec may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitec 250 Injection on the Liver?
Azitec may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azitec 250 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Azitec rarely affect the heart.
Azitec 250 Injection 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 Azitec 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitec 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Azitec 250 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azitec 250 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azitec 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azitec 250 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azitec 250 Injection
Taking Azitec 250 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitec 250 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azitec 250 Injection with alcohol will be.
No harmful interactions are found between Azitec 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 Azitec.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azitec 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.
Azitec is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Azitec 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, you can take Azitec 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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