Azicip 500 MG Tablet

Azicip 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.

Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, prostration. Treatment is supportive and symptomatic. Take as directed. Take all of prescribed medication. Do not discontinue until prescription is completed.

Take suspension 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals; tablet form may be taken with meals to decrease GI effects. Do not take with aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids. May cause transient abdominal distress, diarrhea, headache.

Report signs of additional infections (eg, sores in mouth or vagina, vaginal discharge, unresolved fever, severe vomiting, or diarrhea). Safety and efficacy of Azithromycin have not been established in children <6 months of age with acute otitis media and in children <2 years of age with pharyngitis/tonsillitis.

• Bacterial Infections

• Sinusitis

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Bronchitis

• Skin And Structure Infection

• Hypersensitivity

• Liver Damage

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Vomiting

• Fever

• 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?

  This drug is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless extremely necessary. Consult your doctor to weigh the risks and benefits of taking it.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  As low levels of this medicine is excreted through human breast milk monitoring of possible side effects like Diarrhoea, Candidiasis is necessary.

• 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 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 Azicip 500 MG Tablet.

• Does this affect liver function?

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

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

• Azifem 500 MG Tablet

  Dabur India Ltd

• Azivista 500 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zycin 500 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gerimac 500 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Aziral 500 MG Tablet

  Intel Pharmaceuticals

• 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?

  Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of over dose.

This is a bacteriostatic drug. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding itself to 50S ribosomal subunits of the sensitive micro-organism. This medication 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 Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• 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

  • May inhibit CYP3A3/4 enzyme (mild).
  • Increased effect/toxicity: Azithromycin may increase levels of tacrolimus, phenytoin, ergot alkaloids, alfentanil, astemizole, terfenadine, bromocriptine, carbamazepine, cyclosporine, digoxin, disopyramide, and triazolam; Azithromycin did not affect the response to warfarin or theophylline although caution is advised when administered together.
  • Avoid use with pimozide due to significant risk of cardiotoxicity.

• 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.
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction; hepatic impairment with or without jaundice has occurred chiefly in older children and adults.
  • It may be accompanied by malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal colic, and fever; discontinue use if these occur.
  • May mask or delay symptoms of incubating gonorrhea or syphilis, so appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be performed prior to initiating Azicip 500 MG Tablet.
  • Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with use of macrolide antibiotics.

• Interaction with Food

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

• Ques : What is Azicip 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Azithromycin as an active ingredient in it. This medicine performs its action by killing the bacteria.

• Ques : What are the uses of Azicip 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Community-acquired pneumonia, Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Cat Scratch Disease, etc,

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Azicip 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Difficult or painful urination, Vomiting, Fever, Acid or sour stomach, Aggression or anger, Excessive air or gas in stomach, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Azicip 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

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

  Ans : This is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

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

  Ans : Contraindication to Azicip. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as inflammation of the lower layer of skin, fatal allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), skin reaction to a medicine or an infection (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), etc.

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

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Azicip 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, etc.

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