Azithral 250 MG Tablet

Azithral 250 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.

• Bronchitis

• Sinusitis

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Skin And Structure Infection

• Bacterial Infections

• 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?

  It 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?

  It 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 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 250 MG Tablet.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azithral 250 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Azipro 250 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Azifast 250 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Azivent 250 MG Tablet

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd

• Maxithral 250 MG Tablet

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Azibact 250 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories 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.

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

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

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  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 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Azithral tablet is a medication which has Azithromycin as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the growth of bacteria in cell membrane.

• Ques : What are the uses of Azithral 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Azithral 250 mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Allergic reactions and Pneumonia.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Azithral 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Skin rashes, back pain and black or dark stools and vomiting are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Azithral 250 MG Tablet?

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