Azithral 200 MG Syrup

Azithral 200 MG Syrup 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.

• Allergic Reaction

• Bronchitis

• Sinusitis

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Skin And Structure Infection

• Hypersensitivity

• Liver Damage

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Vomiting

• Fever

• Nausea

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Rash

• Angioedema

• Ototoxicity

• Allergic Reaction

• How long is the duration of effect?

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

• What is the onset of action?

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

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this drug 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 Azithral 200 MG Syrup.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azithral 200 MG Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Vicon 200 MG Syrup

  Pfizer Ltd

• Vicon Pos 200 MG Syrup

  Pfizer Ltd

• Azifast 200 MG Syrup

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Tazix 200 MG Syrup

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Miomycin 200 MG Syrup

  Rekvina Pharmaceuticals

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

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

The syrup is a bacteriostatic drug. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding itself to 50S ribosomal subunits of the sensitive micro-organism.This 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 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 Azithral 200 mg syrup?

  Ans : Azithral syrup is a medication which has Azithromycin as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

• Ques : What are the uses of Azithral 200 mg syrup?

  Ans : Azithral 200 mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Community-acquired pneumonia, Ear Infection (Otitis Media), and Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Azithral 200 mg syrup?

  Ans : Store Azithral 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 Azithral 200 MG Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?

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

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Azithral 200 MG Syrup?

  Ans : It should not be used if you have the following 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 Azithral 200 MG Syrup 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 Azithral 200 MG Syrup be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose can lead to increased chances of side effects.