Azire 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azire 500 Tablet Information

Azire 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azire 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Azire 500 Tablet 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.

Azire 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azire 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azire 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Azire 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Azire 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Azire 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Azire 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Azire 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Azire 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Azire Benefits & Uses
Azire Dosage & How to Take
Azire Side Effects
Azire Related Warnings
Azire Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azire
Azire Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azire 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azire 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azire 500 Tablet 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
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azire 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Azire 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Azire in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azire 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Azire is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azire 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Azire has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azire 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Azire rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azire 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Azire rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Azire 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azire 500 Tablet 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 Azire 500 Tablet

Is this Azire 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Azire 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azire 500 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Azire 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

Azire 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Azire 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azire 500 Tablet

You can take Azire 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azire 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azire 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azire 500 Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

How does Azire work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azire is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Azire for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Azire 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 I take Azire with proton pump inhibitor (pantoprazole, esomeprazole, and omeprazole)?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Azire can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Azire for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Azire is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.

Question over 5 years ago

What does Azire treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azire is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.