Specification | |
US Brand Name | Zithromax |
Strength | 250 mg |
Generic Name | Azithromycin |
Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceuticals, India |
The strength of Azax 250 mg(Azithromycin):
Azithromycin is the active ingredient present in Azax 250mg. The
drug Azax is available in variable strengths. Take the dose and strength
recommended by your physician.
Azax 250 mg(Azithromycin)
is used for the treatment and prevention of:
·
Bacterial infections and typhoid fever
How Azax 250
mg(Azithromycin) works?
It works as follows:
1.
The drug Azithromycin present is Azax 250 mg acts by
inhibiting the growth of bacteria. It does so by inhibiting the synthesis of
some essential proteins required for the multiplication and growth of the
bacterias.
Before you use Azax 250
mg(Azithromycin)
You should be sure that:
1.
You are not allergic to it.
2.
It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or
not interacting with those.
What should be avoided
while using Azax 250 mg(Azithromycin)
·
Using Alcohol
·
Breastfeeding
When not to use Azax 250 mg(Azithromycin)?
One should avoid using
1. If one is suffering from an allergy
2. If one has liver problem &
hypersensitivity
Tell your doctor if
·
You are taking any other medication for any disease or
disorder.
·
If you are allergic to Azax 250 mg
The dosage of Azax 250
mg(Azithromycin):
Azax 250 mg is available in varying strengths and at different
doses.
Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.
How much of Azax 250
mg(Azithromycin)?
Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to
the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.
How to use Azax 250
mg(Azithromycin)?
·
One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking
Azax 250 mg
·
One should use only as much as needed or as prescribed by
the doctor.
·
One should take Azax 250 mg as long as directed by the
physician.
For how long should Azax
250 mg(Azithromycin)?
One should take Azax 250 mg as long as directed by the physician.
What can happen due to the
overdose of Azax 250 mg(Azithromycin)?
Sometimes overdose of Azax 250 mg can lead to excessive diarrhoea
& vomiting. To avoid this always contact the doctor immediately if an
overdose is suspected.
Missed dose of Azax 250
mg(Azithromycin)
Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly
close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses
at the same time or extra doses.
Side effects of Azax 250
mg(Azithromycin)
The side effects of Azax 250 mg are as follow
·
Itching
·
Fever
·
Diarrhea
·
Vomiting
·
Skin rash
·
Abdominal pain
Drug Interactions with Azax
250 mg(Azithromycin)
If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines,
these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Azax 250 mg. Some of the
drugs that are known to interact with Azax 250 mg are as follows:
·
Amiodarone
·
Atorvastatin
·
Pimozide
·
Digoxin
You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are
already taking and always follow the instructions.
Contraindications for Azax
250 mg(Azithromycin)
·
If you are allergic to Azax 250 mg
·
If you are consuming alcohol
·
If you are taking any herbal supplements
Warning and Precautions for
Azax 250 mg(Azithromycin)
1.
If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of
medicine and consult a doctor.