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Azu OD 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azu OD 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azu OD 500 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azu OD 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azu OD 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Azu OD 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azu OD 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azu OD 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azu OD 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Azu OD 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azu OD 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azu OD 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Is the use of Azu OD 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azu Od safely.
Is the use of Azu OD 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azu Od.
What is the effect of Azu OD 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azu Od rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azu OD 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Azu Od may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azu OD 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Azu Od is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azu OD 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azu OD 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azu OD 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azu OD 500 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azu OD 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azu OD 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azu OD 500 Tablet
You can take Azu OD 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azu OD 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azu OD 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Azu Od is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
If you are allergic to Azu Od then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Azu Od may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Azu Od is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.
Take Azu Od exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754