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Azitab 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azitab 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Azitab 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Azitab 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azitab 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azitab 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azitab 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Azitab 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Azitab 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azitab 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Azitab 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azitab 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azitab 500 Tablet 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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Is the use of Azitab 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Azitab is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Azitab 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azitab is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azitab 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azitab on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azitab 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Azitab is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Azitab 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Azitab may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azitab 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitab 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Azitab 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azitab 500 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azitab 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azitab 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azitab 500 Tablet
Taking Azitab 500 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitab 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azitab 500 Tablet.
Discontinuing Azitab 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.
Yes, Azitab 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, Azitab is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azitab 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.
Azitab 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.
Azitab is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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