About Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s
Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of the respiratory system (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.
Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s slow the growth or sometimes kill the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.
Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. Azithral 500mg Tablet 5’s should not be consumed more than the recommended dose, to avoid unpleasant side effects. And also, the course should be completed even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of Azithral 500mg Tablet 5’s are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion. An allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath can occur in rare cases. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.
Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). If you have diarrhoea without blood or mucus for more than four days, you should consult a doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s harm baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. It is better to contact a doctor before using Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s can make your skin sensitive to sunburn. In this case, it is advisable to wear protective clothing or apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Uses of Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits
Azithral 500mg Tablet 5’s slow the growth or sometimes kill the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), stomach and intestinal infections. It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration compared to other similar antibiotics like erythromycin. Doctor prescribe Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s for people who are intolerant of penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps in the prevention of infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).
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Side Effects of Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s
Most of the side effects of Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effect of Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s are diarrhoea, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), and stomach cramps, loss of appetite, bloating and indigestion. Very rarely, it can cause chest pain, skin rash, stomach pain, yellowing of skin/eyes, seizures (fits), dark urine, hallucination, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), imbalance disorder (vertigo). These side effects may be for a short interval of time, but if these persists speak with the doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Tell your doctor if you have liver problems (jaundice), muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare case, the use of Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s can cause diarrhoea, so in case if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s harm the baby in pregnancy or not. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s. Do not take Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s if you are allergic to Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s or other macrolide antibiotics, using cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins like simvastatin, lovastatin etc.), anti-gout or anti-arthritis drugs (colchicine) and medicine for treating overactive bladder (tolterodine). Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s is not recommended for the patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy due to moderate to severe illness or risk factor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s have interactions with anti-nausea pills (domperidone), mental health pills (pimozide, amisulpride), anti-migraine medicines (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-cholesterol pills (simvastatin), bladder weakness medicine (tolterodine) and anti-gout/arthritis medicine (colchicine). Taking these drugs with Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s may cause serious side effects.
Drug-Food Interaction: No relevant drug-food interaction found with Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s. As a precautionary measure, the consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided as it may lead to drowsiness and dizziness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Azithral-500 Tablet 5’s should not be given to people with liver problems, muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level) and colitis (inflammation of the intestine).
