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Azithral A is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azithral A have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Azithral A is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Azithral A include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azithral A as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azithral A normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azithral A is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azithral A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Azithral A is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azithral A contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Azithral A have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azithral A is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azithral A 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azithral A is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azithral A safe for pregnant women?
Azithral A shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Azithral A safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Azithral A. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Azithral A on the Kidneys?
Azithral A has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithral A on the Liver?
Azithral A has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithral A on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azithral A on the heart have been reported.
Azithral A 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 Azithral A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithral A habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azithral A has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Azithral A
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Azithral A together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithral A
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azithral A with alcohol.
Azithral A 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.
Azithral A is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azithral A 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.
Take Azithral A exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.
Yes, Azithral A 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.
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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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219
