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Zitis is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Zitis also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Zitis is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Zitis include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zitis can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zitis are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Zitis's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Zitis has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zitis related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zitis are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Zitis have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zitis is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zitis 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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Is the use of Zitis safe for pregnant women?
Zitis is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Zitis safe during breastfeeding?
Zitis is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zitis on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zitis on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zitis on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zitis on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zitis on the Heart?
Zitis may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zitis 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 Zitis unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zitis habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zitis has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zitis since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zitis is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zitis cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zitis
You can take Zitis with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zitis
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zitis with alcohol will be.
Zitis 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.
Yes, Zitis can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Yes, Zitis 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.
Zitis is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
Zitis 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.
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