Antibiotic Azithromycin
The common brand name of azithromycin is Zithromax.
Uses
Azithromycin is used for the treatment of the infections caused by several types of bacteria. It's an antibiotic drug which is macrolide-type. It stops the bacteria from growing and expanding. This medication won't work for infections caused by virus (such as cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic will result in its reduced effectiveness.
How to use Azithromycin
Read the Patient info Leaflet if offered by your chemist before you begin taking azithromycin and every time you get a refill. If you've got any queries, consult your doctor or chemist. Take this medication orally as told by your doctor, typically once daily with or without meal. You must take this medicine with food if indigestion occurs. The dose is predicated on the basis of your medical condition and response to medicine. Antacids containing Al or Mg might reduce the absorption of azithromycin if taken together. If you are taking any antacid containing Mg or Al, wait for a minimum of 2 hours before or after consuming azithromycin.
Side Effects
Diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, loose stools, vomiting, or stomach ache might occur. Tell your doctor directly if any of the unlikely yet adverse symptoms occur: hearing changes (such as diminished hearing, deafness), eye issues (such as blurred vision, drooping eyelids,), issues while speaking or swallowing, muscle weakness, signs of liver disorders (such as uncommon fatigue, persistent vomiting, continual nausea, severe stomach ache, yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine). Get medical treatment directly if any of these rare yet severe side effects occur: extreme giddiness, irregular pulse rate, fainting. This medicine might seldom cause a severe intestinal disorder. Consult your doctor directly if you develop: abdominal pain, blood/mucus in feces, periodic diarrheas and muscle cramps. A very serious aftereffect of this drug is rare. However, get medical facilitate directly if you notice any symptoms of a significant aversion, which include: rashes, itching (especially of the tongue/face/throat), swelling, extreme giddiness, trouble in respiration.
Contraindications
Before consuming azithromycin, inform your doctor or chemist if you're allergic to it; or to alternative antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin); or if you've got the other allergies. Before using this drug, let your doctor or chemist know about your medical record, particularly of: nephropathy, liver disorder, an explicit muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis). Azithromycin might be responsible for a condition that affects the cardiac rhythm (QT prolongation). This can seldom cause serious (rarely fatal) fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat and severe giddiness.
Low levels of K or Mg within the blood may elevate your risk of QT prolongation. This risk might increase if you utilize some medicine (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you've got symptoms like severe sweating, vomiting or diarrrhea. Refer to your doctor regarding the safe use of azithromycin.
Azithromycin during Pregnancy
During gestation, this medication ought to be used only when urgently required. Discuss the side effects and advantages together with your medical doctor. This drug can pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor prior breast-feeding.
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