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Azikaa Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azikaa Suspension have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azikaa Suspension. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Azikaa Suspension also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azikaa Suspension as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Azikaa Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Azikaa Suspension's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azikaa Suspension related warnings talks about Azikaa Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Azikaa Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Azikaa Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azikaa Suspension is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azikaa Suspension 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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Is the use of Azikaa Suspension safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azikaa in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azikaa Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Azikaa does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azikaa Suspension on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azikaa on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azikaa Suspension on the Liver?
Azikaa may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azikaa Suspension on the Heart?
Azikaa has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azikaa Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azikaa Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azikaa Suspension is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azikaa Suspension will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Azikaa Suspension is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azikaa Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azikaa Suspension
Taking Azikaa Suspension with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azikaa Suspension
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azikaa Suspension and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Azikaa is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Yes, Azikaa 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.
Discontinuing Azikaa on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azikaa and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Azikaa is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
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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