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Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet related warnings talks about Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azithromycin 100 Mg DT 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.
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Is the use of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azithromycin safely.
Is the use of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Azithromycin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azithromycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet on the Liver?
Azithromycin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet on the Heart?
Azithromycin is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet
Taking Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azithromycin 100 Mg DT Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuing Azithromycin 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.
Azithromycin 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.
No harmful interactions are found between Azithromycin and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Azithromycin.
Yes, Azithromycin 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, Azithromycin is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Azithromycin 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.
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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