Zohri 200Mg Drop
About Zohri 200Mg Drop
Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections caused by a diversity of bacteria. It has the advantage of once-daily dosing. This medication 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.
This medicine should not be taken without consulting a doctor. The dosage or how often the medicine is taken depends upon a person’s 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.
What are the contraindications of Zohri 200Mg Drop ?
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 Zohri 200Mg Drop ?
Dry Or Scaly Skin
Difficulty In Swallowing
Acid Or Sour Stomach
Aggression Or Anger
Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach
Heartburn
Key highlights of Zohri 200Mg Drop
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 Zohri 200Mg Drop ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zohri 200Mg Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Azithral Junior 200Mg Drop
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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?
Zohri 200Mg 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.
What are the interactions of Zohri 200Mg Drop ?
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.Inform your doctor if you have any liver disease and drugs that cause liver damage (Eg: TB drugs, HIV drugs).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.
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