Specification | |
US Brand Name | Azasite |
Strength | 3 ml |
Generic Name | Azithromycin |
Manufacturer | Ajanta Pharma |
Pharmaceutical Form | Eye Drop/s |
Zaha eye drops fall under
the category of antibiotics and are used for fighting different kinds of
infections. These eye drops are used for respiratory infections, ear
infections, skin infections, and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
How
it works?
Zaha eye drops’ being a
bacteriostatic antibiotic prevents the growth of bacteria and this slows down
and further stops the process of cell division. As a result of this the
translation process gets hindered forcing the bacteria from not reproducing,
thus bringing an end to infection.
Important
information about Medicine
Azithromycin is an
azalide derived from erythromycin which is prescribed for different types of bacterial
infections including pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and
tonsillitis and skin infections.
Dosage
information
Let the doctor decide on
the dosage assessing condition of the patient and make sure that the same is
administered without any fail. The dosage thus prescribed might vary from one
person to another considering factors such as severity of infection, age and
response to the other drugs.
Strengths
available
It is available in the
single strength combination of 3ml
What
if you miss a dose?
Try and administer Zaha
eye drops daily at the same time as this would cut on the chances of you
missing the dose. In case you miss a dose talk to your doctor and if suggested
take it as soon as you remember.
What
if you overdose?
Do not put too many drops
at a given time or repeat the dose quite frequently with a perception that it
would bring in some quick relief, instead it might harm you. In case, you
overdose talk to your doctor and visit a nearby medical emergency center for
help.
Things
to be taken care of
Zaha eye drops should not
be taken by someone who is allergic to azithromycin or any of its constituents.
If you are lactating or pregnant, do not take this medicine without consulting
your doctor. Patients suffering from arrhythmia and myasthenia gravis should
not take this medicine.
Side
Effects
Zaha eye drops, like any
other antibiotic might give you some side effects, these include:
§ Headache
§ Nausea
§ Increased sensitivity to
light
§ Burning sensation in eyes
§ Dizziness
§ Corneal erosion
§ Contact dermatitis
§ Ocular discharge
§ Dry eyes
Please
note: None
of these side effects are to be taken lightly, as soon as you feel the
symptoms, get in touch with your doctor immediately.
Interaction
with other drugs
Although no severe
interactions have been reported so far, avoid taking Zaha eye drops with the
medicines that contain Amiodarone, Bivalirudin, Argatroban, Warfarin,
Chloroquine, Escitalopram, Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide,
Nelfinavir, Pimozide and Methadone. Make sure that you inform
your doctor about your past medical history before taking azithromycin to avoid
any such interactions from occurring.