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Azithral A 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Azithral A 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Azithral A 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Azithral A 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azithral A 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Azithral A 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Azithral A 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Azithral A 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azithral A 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Azithral A 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Azithral A 500 Tablet in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azithral A 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Azithral A 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Azithral A 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Azithral A 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azithral A 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azithral A 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azithral A has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithral A 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Azithral A has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithral A 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azithral A on the heart have been reported.
Azithral A 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithral A 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azithral A 500 Tablet has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Azithral A 500 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Azithral A 500 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithral A 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azithral A 500 Tablet 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
