Azax 500 MG Tablet

Azax 500 MG Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat different types of infections caused by a variety of bacteria. It belongs to a group of Macrolide Antibiotics useful for treating numerous infections caused by bacteria like middle ear infections, traveler’s diarrhea.

It is prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate upper and lower respiratory tract infections, infections of the skin and skin structure. The medication also helps against number of intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhea and chlamydia.

You should not consume the tablet without consulting a doctor if you have:

• Allergy
• Jaundice
• Liver problems
• Myasthenia gravis
• Heart rhythm disorder
• History of long QT syndrome.

Few common side effects of this tablet include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and diarrhoea. An allergic reaction can also occur in rare cases. The dosage will depend on your age, the severity of condition, medical history and how you react to the first dose.

It is also used for preventing or delaying the onset of infection with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). Also, prescribed for prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in patients who are allergic to penicillin and undergoing surgical or dental procedures.

Along with other medications, it is sometimes used for curing malaria. This drug is also used to treat several intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of common cold, flu or viral infection since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

• Bronchitis

• Sinusitis

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Skin And Structure Infection

• Bacterial Infections

• Hypersensitivity

• Severe Liver Impairment

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Vomiting

• Fever

• Nausea

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Rash

• Angioedema

• Ototoxicity

• Allergic Reaction

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 4 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 3 hours of dose administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this tablet is not recommended in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This drug is not recommended for the breastfeeding mothers unless extremely necessary. Close monitoring of the infant will be required if taking it at all.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Consult a doctor before taking the medicine when consuming alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The side effects of this drug can be adverse and when facing the same, driving should be completely avoided.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It should be avoided if the person is suffering from any type of liver disease.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while taking this medication in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is required, thus consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azax 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Azimark 500 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ozicin 500 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Azicin 500 MG Tablet

  Biological E Ltd

• Azicip 500 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Azitrade 500 MG Tablet

  Zovaitalia Bio Tech

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This tablet is a bacteriostatic drug. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding itself to 50S ribosomal subunits of the sensitive micro-organism. This tablet infringes with transpeptidation and translocation and thus inhibits protein synthesis and cell growth.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  Monitoring should be done of liver function tests and CBC differential when the patient is on this medicine.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This drug interacts with Antacids, Cetirizine, Didanosine, Digoxinand colchicine, Zidovudine, Ergot derivative, Atorvastatin, Carbamazepine, Cimetidine, Ciclosporin, Efavirenz, Fluconazole, Indinavir, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Nelfinavir, Rifabutin, Sildenafil, and Triazolam.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Qt Prolongation: Inform your doctor if you have an arrhythmia, any heart disease or drugs that prolong QT interval such as psychiatric drugs, anti-arrhythmic drugs.
  • Liver Disease: Inform your doctor if you have any liver disease and drugs that cause liver damage (Eg: TB drugs, HIV drugs).
  • Myasthenia Gravis: This medicine has certain interactions with diseases. A few of the diseases it interacts with are QT Prolongation, Liver disease and Myasthenia Gravis.

• Interaction with Food

  Rate and extent of GI absorption decreased; take this medicine on an empty stomach.

• Ques : What is Azax 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : Azax belongs to a group of Macrolide Antibiotics useful for treating numerous infections caused by bacteria like middle ear infections, traveler's diarrhea. It contains Azithromycin as a working ingredient. This tablet works by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins needed by bacteria to carry out important functions.

• Ques : What are the uses of Azax 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like pneumonia, ear Infection, pharyngitis, and skin infections.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Azax 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficult or painful urination, vomiting, fever, and acidic or sour stomach.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Azax 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : Azax should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Azax 500 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Azax 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Azax should not be used if you have the conditions such as swelling of the lower layer of skin, fatal allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), skin reaction to a medicine or an infection (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), and fatal drug-induced skin disease.

• Ques : Is Azax 500 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

• Ques : Will Azax 500 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as abdominal pain, decreased bicarbonate in the blood, diarrhea, increase in monocytes, increase in neutrophils, increase in white blood cells, increased basophils, low lymphocyte count, nausea, and vomiting. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

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