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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 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 Azest is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azest safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azest without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azest safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azest.
What is the effect of Azest on the Kidneys?
Azest rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azest on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azest on the liver have been reported.
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.
Azest 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 Azest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azest habit forming or addictive?
Azest does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azest does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azest is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azest in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azest
Taking Azest with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azest
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azest and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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