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Azithea 250 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azithea 250 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Azithea 250 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Azithea 250 Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azithea 250 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azithea 250 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Azithea 250 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azithea 250 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azithea 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Azithea 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Azithea 250 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azithea 250 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azithea 250 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 Azithea 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azithea safely.
Is the use of Azithea 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azithea.
What is the effect of Azithea 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Azithea may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithea 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Azithea has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithea 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Azithea rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithea 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithea 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Azithea 250 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azithea 250 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azithea 250 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Azithea 250 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Azithea 250 Tablet
Taking Azithea 250 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithea 250 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azithea 250 Tablet with alcohol.
No, Azithea is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azithea is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Yes, Azithea can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
No, Azithea is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
Azithea 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.
Azithea is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
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