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Azam is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azam have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azam. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Azam also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azam side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Azam normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Azam has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azam related warnings talks about Azam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Azam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Azam have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azam, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azam 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 |
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azam is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azam safe for pregnant women?
Azam is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azam safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azam.
What is the effect of Azam on the Kidneys?
Azam may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azam on the Liver?
Side effects of Azam rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Azam on the Heart?
Azam is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azam habit forming or addictive?
Azam does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azam since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azam only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azam in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azam
Taking Azam with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azam
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azam and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
