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Azee, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup, Tablet, Suspension, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azee have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azee. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Azee include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azee have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Azee 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.
In addition, Azee's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azee contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Azee with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azee is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azee 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 Azee safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azee in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azee safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azee.
What is the effect of Azee on the Kidneys?
Azee may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azee on the Liver?
Azee has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azee on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azee on the heart have been reported.
Azee 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 Azee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azee habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azee is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azee will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azee only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azee for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azee
You can take Azee with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azee
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azee with alcohol will be.
Azee 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.
If you are allergic to Azee then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Azee 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.
No harmful interactions are found between Azee 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 Azee.
Yes, Azee can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
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