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Azithromycin

Used For

Bacterial Infection

How it works

The mechanism of action of azithromycin is based on the suppression of bacterial protein synthesis, that is to say that it binds to the ribosomal 50s sub-unit and inhibits the translocation of peptides. Azithromycin acts bacteriostatic.

Usage And Safety

Dosage

Adults : 500mg once daily for 3 days taken atleast 1 hr before or 2hr after food . Children : Under 3yr (upto 15kg) , 10mg/kg , 3-7yr : 125mg , 8-11yr : 188mg , 12-14yr : 250mg . All as a single daily dose for 3 days , taken atleast 1 hr before or 2hr after food. INJ : IV : Adults : Community -acquired pneumonia : 500 mg as a single dose for atleast 2 days , followed by oral single daily dose of 500mg for 7-10 days . Consult your doctor or Pharmacist for dose adjustment.

Side Effects

Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body) , severe or prolonged diarrhoea, which may have blood or mucus in it, during or after treatment with Zithromax as this may be a sign of serious bowel inflammation , severe skin rash causing redness and flaking , rapid or irregular heartbeat , low blood pressure , Serious skin reactions: blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)) , blistering of the skin, severe skin reaction.

Drug Interactions

Ergot or ergotamine , Warfarin , Ciclosporin , Antacids , Digoxin , Colchicine (used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever) , Terfenadine .

Indication

It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria and other micro-organisms.

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