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Laz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Laz have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Laz 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Laz also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Laz side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Laz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Laz is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Laz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Laz related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Laz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Laz have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Laz is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Laz 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Laz is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Laz safe for pregnant women?
Laz is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Laz safe during breastfeeding?
Laz does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Laz on the Kidneys?
Laz has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Laz on the Liver?
Laz has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Laz on the Heart?
Laz is rarely harmful for the heart.
Laz 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 Laz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Laz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Laz since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Laz only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Laz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Laz
You can take Laz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laz
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Laz.
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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
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
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
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
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