Azid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azid Information

Azid is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azid have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Azid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Azid include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azid as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Azid has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Azid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azid related warnings section.

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

Drug reaction of Azid with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azid is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Azid Benefits & Uses

Azid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Sexually transmitted diseases

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Throat Infection
Chlamydia
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Gonorrhea

Azid 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: 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

Azid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azid is used -

Severe

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Azid Related Warnings

Is the use of Azid safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Azid in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azid safe during breastfeeding?

Azid is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azid on the Kidneys?

Azid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azid on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Azid on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azid with Other Drugs

Azid 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

Azid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azid 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 Azid

Is this Azid habit forming or addictive?

Azid is not addictive in nature.

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

Azid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Azid should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Azid is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Azid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azid

Taking Azid with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azid

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azid.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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