Active Ingredient
Azithromycin.
Indication
Bronchitis & pneumonia, sinusitis & pharyngitis/ tonsillitis, otitis media, skin & soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted diseases.
Dosage & Administration
Adults: 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Children: 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days.
Contraindication & Precaution
Known hypersensitivity, should not be used in patients with hepatic disease. Avoid concomitant administration with terfenadine or astemizole. Precaution should be taken in patients with more severe renal impairment.
Side Effect
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort (pain/cramps), flatulence, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness & skin rashes, reversible elevations in liver transaminases.
Drug Interaction
Antacids, Ergot Derivatives, Digoxin & Cyclosporin, Anti-histamines.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
The initial treatment of chlamydial cervicitis in pregnancy. In other infections, Azithromycin should be used only when clearly needed. Exercise caution when administering to a nursing woman.
Preparation
500 mg Tablet, 250 mg Tablet, 250 mg Capsule, 200 mg/5 ml Suspension, 500 mg IV Infusion
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