Azilide 500 MG Tablet

It belongs to a group of Macrolide Antibiotics. This medication is an antibiotic used to treat different types of infections caused by a variety of bacteria. It is used for treating many infections caused by bacteria like middle ear infections, traveler’s diarrhea.

Along with other medications it is sometimes used for curing malaria. It is also used to treat many intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections.

Effect and uses may vary from person to person. Administration of this medication takes place either orally or intravenously with doses once per day. Treatment from this medication is short term and it becomes very risky if not taken as prescribed.

• Bacterial Infections

• Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Disease

• Hypersensitivity

• Liver Damage

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Difficulty In Swallowing

• Vomiting

• Fever

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Nausea

• How long is the duration of effect?

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

• What is the onset of action?

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

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication 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 medication 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 medication 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 Azilide 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Gemycine 500 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Azifast 500 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Azilup 500 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Rozy 500 MG Tablet

  Neuron Pharma (P) Ltd

• Azivista 500 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals 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. 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

  Alcohol

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

• Interaction with Medicine

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  Suitable dose adjustments maybe required when taking along with certain medicines. A doctor should be informed when taking this with the following medicines: Atorvastatin, Amiodarone, Pimozide and Aluminium hydroxide/ Magnesium Hydroxide.

• Interaction with Disease

  Qt Prolongation

  Inform your doctor if you have 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 medication has certain interactions with diseases. A few of the diseases it interacts with are QT Prolongation, Liver disease and Myasthenia Gravis.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Azilide 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Azithromycin as an active ingredient present. It performs its action by obstructing the production of bacterias in the bacterial cell membrane.

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

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis, nongonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, skin infections, otitis media, and bacterial infections.

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

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include abdominal pain, heartburn, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, aggression, vomiting, acidity and painful urination.

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

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