Azithral Eye Drops, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ampules. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azithral Eye Drops has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Azithral Eye Drops 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.
Azithral Eye Drops 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 Azithral Eye Drops as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azithral Eye Drops 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, Azithral Eye Drops's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azithral Eye Drops has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azithral Eye Drops related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azithral Eye Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Azithral Eye Drops with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azithral Eye Drops is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azithral Eye Drops 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 Azithral Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azithral without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azithral Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azithral.
What is the effect of Azithral Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
Azithral rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithral Eye Drops on the Liver?
Side effects of Azithral rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Azithral Eye Drops on the Heart?
Azithral is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azithral Eye Drops 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 Azithral Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithral Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azithral Eye Drops is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azithral Eye Drops will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azithral Eye Drops only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azithral Eye Drops for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azithral Eye Drops
It is safe to take Azithral Eye Drops with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithral Eye Drops
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azithral Eye Drops with alcohol.
Azithral 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.
Azithral is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Discontinuing Azithral 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.
Azithral 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.
If you are allergic to Azithral then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
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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