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Azee 500 MG Injection

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Azithromycin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Azee 500 MG Injection

Azee 500 MG Injection is an antibiotic used to treat different types of infections caused by a variety of bacteria. It has the advantage of once-daily dosing. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of common cold, flu or viral infection since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only. It belongs to a group of Macrolide Antibiotics useful for treating numerous infections caused by bacteria like middle ear infections, traveler’s diarrhoea. Along with other medications it is sometimes used for curing malaria. It is also used to treat a number of intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections.

Azee 500 MG Injection should not be taken without consulting a doctor. The dosage or how often the medicine is taken depends upon a person’a age, weight, the condition that is being treated, other medical conditions and also how a person reacts to the first dose of the medicine. Effect and uses may vary from person to person. Administration of this medicine takes place either orally or intravenously with doses once per day. Treatment from Azee 500 MG Injection is short term and it becomes very risky if not taken as prescribed.

    What are the uses of Azee 500 MG Injection

    • Skin And Soft Tissue Infections

    • Pneumonia

    • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

    • Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

    What are the contraindications of Azee 500 MG Injection ?

    • Hypersensitivity

      If a person has a known allergy to this medicine, then it should be completely avoided.

    • Liver Damage

      It should be avoided if a person is suffering from any type of liver disease.

    What are the side effects of Azee 500 MG Injection ?

    Key highlights of Azee 500 MG Injection

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 4 days.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 3 hours of dose administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless extremely necessary. Consult your doctor to weigh the risks and benefits of taking it.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendency has been reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for the breast feeding mothers unless extremely necessary. Close monitoring of the infant will be required, if taking it at all.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Consult a doctor before taking the medicine when consuming alcohol.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      The side effects of this medicine can be adverse and when facing the same, driving should be completely avoided.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      It should be avoided if the person is suffering from any type of liver disease.

    What are the substitutes for Azee 500 MG Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azee 500 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    Azee 500 MG Injection is a bacteriostatic drug. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding itself to 50S ribosomal subunits of the sensitive micro-organism. It infringes with transpeptidation and translocation and thus inhibits protein synthesis and cell growth.

      What are the interactions of Azee 500 MG Injection ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        Suitable dose adjustments maybe required when taking along with certain medicines. A doctor should be informed when taking this with the following medicines: Atorvastatin, Amiodarone, Pimozide and Aluminium hydroxide/ Magnesium Hydroxide.

      • Interaction with Disease

        Qt Prolongation

        Inform your doctor if you have arrhythmia, any heart disease or drugs that prolong QT interval such as psychiatric drugs, anti-arrhythmic drugs.

        Liver Disease

        Inform your doctor if you have any liver disease and drugs that cause liver damage (Eg: TB drugs, HIV drugs).

        Myasthenia Gravis

        This medicine has certain interactions with diseases. A few of the diseases it interacts with are QT Prolongation, Liver disease and Myasthenia Gravis.

      • Interaction with Food

        Food

        Information not available.

      FAQs about Azee 500 MG Injection

      • Ques : What is Azee 500 MG Injection?

        Ans : Azithromycin is a salt which performs its action by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading. Azithromycin is used to treat conditions such as Community acquired pneumonia, Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, etc.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Azee 500 MG Injection?

        Ans : Azithromycin is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Community acquired pneumonia, Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, and Skin and soft tissue infections. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Cat Scratch Disease, Acne vulgaris, and Bacterial conjunctivitis. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Azithromycin to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Azee 500 MG Injection?

        Ans : Azithromycin is a salt which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Azithromycin which are as follows: Diarrhea, Dry or scaly skin, Abdominal pain, Difficult or painful urination, Vomiting, Fever, Acid or sour stomach , Aggression or anger, Excessive air or gas in stomach, and Heartburn. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Azithromycin.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Azee 500 MG Injection?

        Ans : Azithromycin should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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