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Azax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension,Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Azax have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Azax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Azax also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azax as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azax 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, Azax's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azax has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azax related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azax are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Azax may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Azax is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Azax 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Azax safe for pregnant women?
Azax is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azax safe during breastfeeding?
Azax is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azax on the Kidneys?
Azax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azax on the Liver?
Azax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azax on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azax on the heart have been reported.
Azax 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 Azax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azax habit forming or addictive?
Azax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azax since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Azax is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azax
Taking Azax with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azax
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azax with alcohol.
Yes, Azax 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.
Azax 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.
Azax 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.
No, Azax is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
Azax 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.
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