Azithromycin Medication Information
Get detailed information on Azithromycin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Azithromycin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Azithromycin Pronunciation : ay-ZITH-roe-MYE-sin ICD Code : Y40.3 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Azithromycin
India :
Azest (250mg) |
Lazith (250mg) |
G Thro DS (15ml) |
Arifix-AZ (200mg/250mg) |
Azard (500mg) |
Azyxin -Plus |
Doxyric Tab (500mg) |
Aziclass (250mg) |
Azithrocure (500mg) |
Azauk (250mg)
International :
Zithromax
Why is Azithromycin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a macrolide antibiotic used for various bacterial infections such as infections of the middle ear, throat, bronchus, sinuses, skin and soft tissue. It is also useful in treating pneumonia, typhoid, gonorrhoea, granuloma inguinale and chancroid. It prevents bacterial growth.When should Azithromycin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Azithromycin?
Adult: PO- Respiratory tract, Skin and soft tissue infections- 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Or 500mg on day 1 followed by 250mg on days 2 to 5.Typhoid- 500 mg once daily for 7 days.
Uncomplicated gonorrhoea- 2 g single dose.
Granuloma inguinale- Initial: 1 g, then 500 mg/day until all lesions has healed completely.
Chancroid/Chlamydial urethritis: 1 g single dose Prophylaxis of disseminated MAC infections 1.2 g once weekly. Treatment or secondary prophylaxis: administered along with other antimycobacterials: 500 mg once daily.
How should Azithromycin be taken?
It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Azithromycin?
•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cystic fibrosis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), irregular heartbeat, or kidney or liver disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.What are the side effects of Azithromycin?
Heart- Chest pain, abnormal heart rate, low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm with QT prolongation and torsades de pointes.Gastrointestinal- Indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence, gastritis, loose stools, vomiting, colitis and constipation.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure and vaginal inflammation.
Blood- Decrease in platelets.
Liver- Abnormal liver function, jaundice and liver failure.
Central Nervous System- Weakness, tingling, fatigue, uneasiness, dizziness/vertigo, headache, drowsiness, hyperactivity, nervousness, agitation and syncope.
Skin- Itching, severe allergic reactions, irritation, fungal infection, sweating, hives and blistering.
ENT- Hearing loss and/or tinnitus, abnormalities in taste and smell sensation.
Hypersensitivity - Allergic reaction.
Respiratory- Increased cough, inflammation of pharynx, pleural effusion and rhinitis.
