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Azita 500 Tablet Information

Azita 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Azita 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Azita 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Azita 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azita 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azita 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Azita 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azita 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Azita 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Azita 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azita 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Azita 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azita 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azita 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

Azita 500 Tablet Related Warnings

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

There are no side effects of Azita in pregnant women.

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

Azita does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

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

Azita may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

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

Side effects of Azita rarely affect the liver.

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

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

Mild

Azita 500 Tablet Contraindications

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

Is this Azita 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Azita 500 Tablet.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azita 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Azita 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Azita 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Azita 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azita 500 Tablet

It is safe to take Azita 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azita 500 Tablet

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azita 500 Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Can Azita treat pneumonia?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Azita can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azita is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Azita treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Azita 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Azita

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azita 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Azita cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Azita 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.