| Package Size | ( 1 Strip of 10 Tablet ) |
| Manufactured By | Manufactured By Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Price Depends On | Price may vary depending on the product batch |
| Taxes | Includes all taxes |
| How it works | Azithromycin is a Macrolide antibiotic, so it acts by inhibiting protein synthesis of bacteria by binding to the 50S ribosomal element. Thus shows bacteriostatic (stops bacteria from reproducing) or bactericidal (kills the bacteria) activity depending on the organism and drug concentration. |
| How to use | To be used as directed by physician |
| Interactions / Warnings | warnings Alcohol SAFE It is generally safe to consume alcohol with it. warnings Pregnancy PROBABLY SAFE it is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation SAFE it is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby. warnings Driving SAFE it does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney it should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of it may be needed. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CAUTION it should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of it may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Prescription | Item requires a valid prescription |
| Side Effects | Common Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, pediatric, Diarrhea,Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting,Increased liver enzymes, Headache,Prolonged QT interval,Toxic epidermal necrolysis ,Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis , Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, Hypersensitivity reaction Musculoskeletal: Eaton-Lambert syndrome, Myasthenia gravis, Exacerbation of, Myasthenic crisis Ophthalmic: Corneal erosion |
| Uses / Indications | Bacterial infections |
