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Azithral A is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azithral A have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Azithral A is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Azithral A include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azithral A as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Azithral A normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azithral A is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azithral A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Azithral A is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azithral A contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Azithral A 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 Azithral A is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azithral A 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
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Is the use of Azithral A safe for pregnant women?
Azithral A has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Azithral A without medical advice.
Is the use of Azithral A safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Azithral A may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Azithral A should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Azithral A on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azithral A on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azithral A on the Liver?
Azithral A has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithral A on the Heart?
Azithral A has very mild side effects on the heart.
Azithral A 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 Azithral A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithral A habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azithral A.
Interaction between Food and Azithral A
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Azithral A and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithral A
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azithral A with alcohol.
Azithral A 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.
Yes, Azithral A 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.
No harmful interactions are found between Azithral A and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Azithral A.
No, Azithral A does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
Azithral A is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
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
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