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Aziter 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Aziter 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Aziter 500 Tablet 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.
Common side effects of Aziter 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Aziter 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Aziter 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Aziter 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Aziter 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Aziter 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Aziter 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Aziter 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Aziter 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Aziter 500 Tablet 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Is the use of Aziter 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Aziter is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Aziter 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Aziter.
What is the effect of Aziter 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Aziter on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Aziter 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Aziter on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Aziter 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Aziter on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aziter 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aziter 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Aziter 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Aziter 500 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Aziter 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Aziter 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aziter 500 Tablet
You can take Aziter 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aziter 500 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aziter 500 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Aziter does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
Discontinuing Aziter on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
Aziter is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.
Aziter is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Yes, you can take Aziter for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
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