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Azy is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azy also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Azy depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Azy also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azy can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azy 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.
In addition, Azy's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azy contraindications section.
Additionally, Azy may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Azy, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Azy 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azy is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azy safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azy without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azy safe during breastfeeding?
Azy is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azy on the Kidneys?
Azy rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azy on the Liver?
Azy is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Azy on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azy on the heart have been reported.
Azy 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 Azy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azy habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azy is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azy since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Azy is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azy cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azy
Taking Azy with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azy
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azy with alcohol.
No, Azy does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
If you are allergic to Azy then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Take Azy 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.
Azy is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
No, Azy is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azy 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