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Azilide 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azilide 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azilide 500 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Azilide 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azilide 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Azilide 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azilide 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azilide 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azilide 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Azilide 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Azilide 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Azilide 500 Tablet 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
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Is the use of Azilide 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Azilide is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azilide 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azilide is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azilide 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azilide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azilide 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azilide on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azilide 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Azilide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Azilide 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azilide 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azilide 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azilide 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azilide 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azilide 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azilide 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azilide 500 Tablet
Taking Azilide 500 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azilide 500 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Azilide 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Azilide 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.
Azilide 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.
Yes, you can take Azilide 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.
Azilide 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.
Yes, Azilide 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, Azilide is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
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