Azemo 1% W/V Eye Drop

Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections caused by a variety of bacteria. It has the advantage of once-daily dosing. This medication is not advised to use in case of common cold, flu or viral infection since it is active against bacterial infections 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.

This medicine 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 Azithromycin is short term and it becomes very risky if not taken as prescribed.

• 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.

• Diarrhoea

• Dry Or Scaly Skin

• Abdominal Pain

• Difficulty In Swallowing

• Vomiting

• Fever

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Aggression Or Anger

• Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

• Heartburn

• 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azemo 1% W/V Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zaha 1% W/V Eye Drop

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• 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.

Azemo 1% W/V Eye Drop 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.

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

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  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.

• Ques : What is Azemo 1% W/V Eye Drop?

  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 Azemo 1% W/V Eye Drop?

  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 Azemo 1% W/V Eye Drop?

  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 Azemo 1% W/V Eye Drop?

  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.