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Azistar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azistar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azistar. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azistar include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azistar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Azistar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azistar is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Azistar contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Azistar have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Azistar is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Azistar 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azistar is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azistar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azistar without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azistar safe during breastfeeding?
Azistar is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azistar on the Kidneys?
Azistar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azistar on the Liver?
Azistar has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azistar on the Heart?
Azistar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Azistar 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 Azistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azistar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azistar is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azistar does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azistar is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azistar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azistar
It is safe to take Azistar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azistar
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azistar with alcohol will be.
Yes, Azistar 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.
No, Azistar does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
If you are allergic to Azistar then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Azistar 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.
Discontinuing Azistar 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.
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
