GENERIC NAME: AZITHROMYCIN 250/500 MG - ORAL (ay-ZITH-roe-MYE-sin)

BRAND NAME(S): Zithromax

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose |
Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-

type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This medication will not work for
viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can
lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow,
which may result in a return of the infection.Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
may decrease the absorption of azithromycin if taken at the same time. If you take an antacid
that contains aluminum or magnesium, wait at least 2 hours before or after taking
azithromycin.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Azipro Tablet Uses

Azipro Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of
the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Throat Infection

Chest Infections

Respiratory Tract Infections

Skin Infections

Sinus Infection

Urogenital Infections

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications):

Adult: PO- Respiratory tract, Skin and soft tissue infections- 500 mg once daily for
3 days. Or 500mg on day 1 followed by 250mg on days 2 to 5.
Typhoid- 500 mg once daily for 7 days.

Side Effects :

Heart- Chest pain, abnormal heart rate, low blood pressure, abnormal heart
rhythm with QT prolongation and torsades de pointes.

Gastrointestinal- Indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence, gastritis, loose

stools, vomiting, colitis and constipation.

Genitourinary- Kidney failure and vaginal inflammation.

 Blood- Decrease in platelets.

Liver- Abnormal liver function, jaundice and liver failure.

Central Nervous System- Weakness, tingling, fatigue, uneasiness,

dizziness/vertigo, headache, drowsiness, hyperactivity, nervousness, agitation
and syncope.

Skin- Itching, severe allergic reactions, irritation, fungal infection, sweating,

hives and blistering.

ENT- Hearing loss and/or tinnitus, abnormalities in taste and smell sensation.

Hypersensitivity - Allergic reaction.

Respiratory- Increased cough, inflammation of pharynx, pleural effusion and

rhinitis.