Azest 100 Oral Suspension: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azest Information

Azest is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Azest have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Azest is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Azest also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azest side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azest go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Azest has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azest related warnings talks about Azest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Azest are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Azest may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azest is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Azest Benefits & Uses
Azest Dosage & How to Take
Azest Side Effects
Azest Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Azest with Other Drugs
Azest Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azest
Azest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azest Benefits & Uses

Azest is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azest Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azest Related Warnings

Is the use of Azest safe for pregnant women?

Azest is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azest safe during breastfeeding?

Azest does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azest on the Kidneys?

Azest rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azest on the Liver?

Azest may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azest on the Heart?

Azest may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azest with Other Drugs

Azest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azest Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azest unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Azest

Is this Azest habit forming or addictive?

Azest does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azest as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azest only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Azest is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Azest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azest

Taking Azest with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azest

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azest with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azest

Question about 5 years ago

Can Azest treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Azest can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Azest for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Azest for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.

Question about 5 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azest?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions are found between Azest and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Azest.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Azest safe?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Azest is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.