Azifast 500 MG Tablet

Azifast tablet is an antibiotic used to treat different types of infections caused by a variety of bacteria. 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. It belongs to a group of Macrolide antibiotics which is useful for treating numerous infections caused by bacteria like middle ear infections, traveler’s diarrhoea.

Along with other medications, it is sometimes used for curing malaria. This medication is also used to treat a number of intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections. This medicine should not be taken without consulting a doctor.

The dosage or how often the medicine is taken depends upon a person’a age, weight, the condition that is being treated, other medical conditions and also how a person reacts to the first dose of the medicine. Effect and uses may vary from person to person. Treatment from this medication is short term and it becomes very risky if not taken as prescribed.

• Skin And Soft Tissue Infections

• Community Acquired Pneumonia

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Hypersensitivity

• Liver Damage

• Diarrhoea

• Dry Or Scaly Skin

• Abdominal Pain

• Difficulty In Swallowing

• Vomiting

• Fever

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Aggression Or Anger

• Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

• Heartburn

• 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 medicine 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?

  This medicine is not recommended for the breast feeding 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 medicine 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.

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

• Azisuper 500 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Azimark 500 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ertycin 500 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Nazi 500 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Karizma 500 MG Tablet

  Kare Health Specialities Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

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

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Atorvastatin, Amiodarone, Pimozide and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with QT Prolongation, Liver Disease and Myasthenia Gravis.

• Ques : What is Azifast 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication performs its action by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

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

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Community acquired pneumonia, Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, and Skin and soft tissue infections.

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

  Ans : Side effects include Diarrhea, Dry or scaly skin, Abdominal pain, Difficult or painful urination, Vomiting, Fever, Acid or sour stomach , Aggression or anger, Excessive air or gas in stomach, and Heartburn.

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

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.