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Azitor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azitor have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Azitor is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Azitor also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azitor as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azitor normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Azitor's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Azitor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azitor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Azitor may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azitor is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azitor 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 Azitor safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azitor in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azitor safe during breastfeeding?
Azitor is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azitor on the Kidneys?
Azitor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azitor on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azitor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azitor on the Heart?
Side effects of Azitor rarely affect the heart.
Azitor 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 Azitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azitor habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azitor is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azitor since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azitor only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azitor for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azitor
Taking Azitor with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitor
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azitor and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
If you are allergic to Azitor then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Azitor can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
Yes, Azitor 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.
Azitor 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, Azitor is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azitor is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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