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Unizith is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Unizith also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Unizith depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Unizith are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Unizith can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Unizith 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, Unizith's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Unizith has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Unizith related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Unizith contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Unizith have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Unizith, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Unizith 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 Unizith is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Unizith safe for pregnant women?
Unizith is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Unizith safe during breastfeeding?
Unizith does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Unizith on the Kidneys?
Unizith may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Unizith on the Liver?
Unizith is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Unizith on the Heart?
Unizith may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Unizith 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 Unizith unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unizith habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Unizith is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Unizith since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Unizith is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Unizith is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Unizith
Taking Unizith with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unizith
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Unizith with alcohol will be.
Take Unizith 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.
Unizith 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.
Unizith is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
Unizith 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.
If you are allergic to Unizith then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
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