Azikem 500 MG Tablet

Azikem 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.

• Bacterial Infections

• Bronchitis

• Sinusitis

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• 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 medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless extremely necessary.

• 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.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  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.

• 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 Azithromycin.

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

• Azitas 500 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Azisuper 500 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Azifem 500 MG Tablet

  Dabur India Ltd

• Azilup 500 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Stfaz AZ 500 Tablet

  Alde Medi Impex

• 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 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

  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 Food

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

• 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.

• Ques : What is Azikem 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Azithromycin is a salt which 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 Azikem 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Azithromycin is a salt, which 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 Azikem 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 Azikem 500 MG Tablet?

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