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Direkt

  • Manufactured by: Kontest Chemicals Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Azithromycin (250 mg)

Direkt

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Direkt Information

Direkt, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Direkt have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Direkt. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Direkt are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Direkt side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Direkt go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Direkt is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Direkt has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Direkt related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Direkt contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Direkt with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Direkt is safe while driving, and is addiction.

  1. Direkt Benefits & Uses
  2. Direkt Dosage & How to Take
  3. Direkt Side Effects
  4. Direkt Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Direkt with Other Drugs
  6. Direkt Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Direkt
  8. Direkt Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Direkt Benefits & Uses

Direkt is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Ear Infection
  • Tonsillitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Bronchitis
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
  • COPD
  • Pimple in Nose

Other Benefits

  • Bacterial Infections
  • Throat Infection
  • Chlamydia
  • Skin Infections
  • Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
  • Gonorrhea
  • Eye Infections
  • Swollen Eyes
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  • Cervicitis
  • Urethritis
  • Chancroid
  • Facial Swelling
  • Vaginal discharge during pregnancy
  • Ear Disease
  • Lung Infections
  • Lung Disease
  • Pharyngitis
  • Prickly Throat
  • Throat Ulcer
  • Hoarseness

Direkt Dosage & How to Take

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

Direkt Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Direkt is used -

Severe

  • Bronchospasm
  • Angioedema
  • Hearing Loss
  • Steven-johnsons syndrome
  • Anaphylactic reaction
  • Tachycardia

Moderate

  • Gastritis
  • Erythema
  • Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

  • पेट दर्द
  • Rash
  • Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Injection Site Allergic Reaction
  • Dizziness

Direkt Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Direkt safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Direkt safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Direkt safe during breastfeeding?


    Direkt is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Direkt on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Direkt on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Direkt on the Liver?


    Direkt is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Direkt on the Heart?


    Side effects of Direkt rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Direkt with Other Drugs

Direkt should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan
  • Rizora 5 Tablet
  • Rizact 10 Tablet
  • Rizact 5 Tablet
  • Rizact 10 MD Tablet
Sumatriptan
  • Sunapro Tablet
  • Headset Tablet
  • Suminat 100 Mg Tablet
  • Snapit Tablet
Disopyramide
  • Norpace 100 Mg Capsule
Sirolimus
  • Siromus Tablet
  • Emtor Tablet
  • Genxtor Injection
  • Limus Tablet

Severe

Alfuzosin
  • Flotral D Tablet
  • Afdura Tablet
  • Alfusin Tablet
  • StayHappi Alfuzosin 10 Mg Prolonged Release Tablet
Amiodarone
  • Cordarone X Tablet
  • Cordarone Tablet
  • Amipace 200 Tablet
  • Tachyra 100 Tablet
Amitriptyline
  • Maxgalip AT Tablet
  • Neugatrip Tablet
  • Amitone 10 Tablet
  • Amitone 25 Tablet
Omeprazole
  • Aciloc RD Tablet
  • Omee Capsule
  • Omee D Capsule
  • Omore 20 Capsule
Amoxicillin
  • Sompraz HP Combipack
  • Novamox 125 Rediuse Oral Suspension
  • Clavohex LB 625 Tablet
  • Clavam XR Tablet
Aripiprazole
  • Arip MT 5 Tablet
  • Asprito 5 Tablet
  • Arip MT 20 Tablet
  • Arip MT 10 Tablet
Asenapine
  • Asenapt 10 Tablet
  • Asenapt 5 Tablet
  • Welenuf Tablet
Pravastatin
  • Prastatin Tablet
  • Pravator 20 Tablet
  • Pravator 10 Tablet

Moderate

Arformoterol

    Direkt Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Direkt unless your doctor advises you to do so -

    • Liver Disease
    • Jaundice
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Heart Disease
    • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
    • Calcium Deficiency
    • Potassium Deficiency

    Frequently asked Questions about Direkt

    • Is this Direkt habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Direkt is addictive.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      Direkt does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, Direkt is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      There is no benefit of taking Direkt for mental disorders.

      No

    Direkt Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Direkt


      It is safe to take Direkt with food.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Direkt


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Direkt and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

      Unknown

    Frequently asked Questions about Direkt

    Question almost 3 years ago

    Is Direkt safe?

    Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

    Yes, Direkt is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.

    Question about 3 years ago

    Can Direkt treat a urinary tract infection?

    Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

    No, Direkt does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.

    Question about 3 years ago

    Can Direkt treat pneumonia?

    Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

    Yes, Direkt 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, Direkt is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

    Question about 3 years ago

    How does Direkt work in the body?

    Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

    Direkt is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.

    Question about 3 years ago

    Is Direkt good for cold?

    ram saini MD, MBBS , General Physician


    No, Direkt is not good for a cold.  The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Direkt is effective for treating bacterial infections only.


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    3 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

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