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azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic of azalides group. azithromycin inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis of sensitive microorganisms.
It active against gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp. ; gram-negative bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Haemophilus ducreyi, Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Borrelia burgdorferi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Campylobacter spp., Legionella pneumophila; anaerobic bacteria: Bacteroides fragilis.
azithromycin rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion reduces the absorption of azithromycin. Cmax in plasma is reached after 2-3 hours. This medicine rapidly distributed in tissues and biological fluids. 35% of the azithromycin is metabolized in the liver by demethylation. More than 59% is excreted in the bile in unchanged form, about 4.5% in the urine in unchanged form.
Infectious-inflammatory diseases caused by microorganisms susceptible to azithromycin, including bronchitis, pneumonia, infections of skin and soft tissue, otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, gonorrheal and non gonorrheal urethritis and / or cervicitis, Lyme disease.
Dosage of azithromycin is setted individually according to nosology, disease severity and sensitivity of the pathogen. Dosage for adults for oral administration is 0.25-1 g 1 time/day; for children - 5-10 mg/kg 1 time/day. The duration of administration is 2-5 days.
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain, transient elevation of liver enzymes, rarely - cholestatic jaundice.
Allergic reactions: rarely - a skin rash, angioedema, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Dermatological reactions: rarely - photosensitization.
CNS: dizziness, headache, rarely - drowsiness, weakness.
Hematopoietic system: rarely - leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia.
Cardiovascular system: rarely - chest pain.
Urogenital system: vaginitis, rarely - candidiasis, nephritis, increased residual nitrogen urea.
Other: rarely - hyperglycemia, arthralgia.
Hypersensitivity to azithromycin and other macrolide antibiotics.
azithromycin crosses the placental barrier. Use in pregnancy only in cases where the intended benefits to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
If necessary to use azithromycin in the lactation period should solve the issue of termination of breastfeeding.
azithromycin not recommended for use in patients with compromised liver function.
azithromycin uses with careful with impaired renal function.
This medication should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating or taking of antacids.
Simultaneous administration of azithromycin with these drugs and medications may has followed effects:
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AZITHROMYCIN 250MG TABLET | |
AZITHROMYCIN 600MG TABLET | |
Apo-Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
Azasite 1% eye drops | 42.85 USD |
Azithromycin 2.5 gm bulk vial | 75.6 USD |
Azithromycin 200 mg/5ml Suspension 15ml Bottle | 34.25 USD |
Azithromycin 250 mg tablet | 6.33 USD |
Azithromycin 3 500 mg tablet Disp Pack | 48.52 USD |
Azithromycin 500 mg tablet | 15.87 USD |
Azithromycin 6 250 mg tablet Disp Pack | 48.52 USD |
Azithromycin 600 mg tablet | 19.04 USD |
Azithromycin i.v. 500 mg vial | 11.09 USD |
Azithromycin powder | 10.89 USD |
Capsules; Oral; Azithromycin 250 mg | |
Capsules; Oral; Azithromycin Dihydrate 250 mg | |
Co Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
For Suspension; Oral; Azithromycin 100 mg / 5 ml | |
For Suspension; Oral; Azithromycin 200 mg / 5 ml | |
Injectable; Injection; Azithromycin 500 mg | |
Injectable; Injection; Azithromycin Hydrogen Citrate 2.5 g | |
Injectable; Injection; Azithromycin Hydrogen Citrate 500 mg | |
Injectable; Injection; Azithromycin Monohydrate 50 mg / ml | |
Injectable; Injection; Azithromycin Monohydrate 500 mg | |
Mylan-Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
Novo-Azithromycin 20 mg/ml Suspension | 0.67 USD |
Novo-Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
Novo-Azithromycin 40 mg/ml Suspension | 0.95 USD |
Phl-Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
Pms-Azithromycin 20 mg/ml Suspension | 0.67 USD |
Pms-Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
Pms-Azithromycin 40 mg/ml Suspension | 0.95 USD |
Powder for Solution; Intravenous; Azithromycin Hydrogen Citrate 500 mg | |
Powder for Suspension, Oral; Azithromycin 100 mg / 5 ml | |
Powder for Suspension, Oral; Azithromycin 200 mg / 5 ml | |
Powder for Suspension; Oral; Azithromycin 100 mg / 5 ml | |
Powder for Suspension; Oral; Azithromycin 200 mg / 5 ml | |
Ratio-Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
Sandoz Azithromycin 20 mg/ml Suspension | 0.67 USD |
Sandoz Azithromycin 250 mg Tablet | 3.11 USD |
Sandoz Azithromycin 40 mg/ml Suspension | 0.95 USD |
Suspension; Oral; Azithromycin 100 mg / 5 ml | |
Suspension; Oral; Azithromycin 200 mg / 5 ml | |
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Azithromycin 250 mg | |
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Azithromycin 500 mg | |
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Azithromycin Monohydrate 250 mg | |
Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Azithromycin Monohydrate 500 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Azithromycin 250 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Azithromycin 500 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Azithromycin 600 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Azithromycin Monohydrate 250 mg | |
Tablets; Oral; Azithromycin Monohydrate 600 mg | |
Trimox 125 mg/5ml Suspension 100ml Bottle | 11.99 USD |
Trimox 125 mg/5ml Suspension 150ml Bottle | 11.99 USD |
Trimox 250 mg/5ml Suspension 80ml Bottle | 11.99 USD |
Zithromax 100 mg/5ml Suspension 15ml Bottle | 51.6 USD |
Zithromax 20 mg/ml Suspension | 1.2 USD |
Zithromax 200 mg/5ml Suspension 15ml Bottle | 50.46 USD |
Zithromax 200 mg/5ml Suspension 22.5ml Bottle | 50.46 USD |
Zithromax 200 mg/5ml Suspension 30ml Bottle | 52.0 USD |
Zithromax 250 mg tablet | 9.41 USD |
Zithromax 250 mg z-pak tablet | 11.12 USD |
Zithromax 3 1 gm Packets Box | 118.26 USD |
Zithromax 40 mg/ml Suspension | 1.7 USD |
Zithromax 500 mg tablet | 22.68 USD |
Zithromax 600 mg tablet | 27.22 USD |
Zithromax Tri-Pak 3 500 mg tablet Disp Pack | 69.67 USD |
Zithromax Z-Pak 6 250 mg tablet Disp Pack | 68.62 USD |
Zithromax i.v. 500 mg vial | 34.39 USD |
Zithromax tri-pak 500 mg tablet | 22.24 USD |
Zmax 2 g/60 ml susp sr | 67.04 USD |
Zmax adult-ped 2 g/60 ml susp | 70.39 USD |
Zmax pediatric 2 g/60 ml susp | 67.04 USD |
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Depending on the reaction of the Azithromycin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Azithromycin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Azithromycin addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology