Azithromycin 500mg Tablet is an effective treatment for various types of bacterial infections, including infection in the respiratory tract, nose, ear, throat, skin, lungs, and eye in children/adults. Also, it is useful in typhoid and some sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea. However, it is not effective in viral infections, like flu, common cold, etc.
Azithromycin Tablet IP contains a macrolide-type antibiotic (Azithromycin) that functions by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Redundant use of Azithromycin Tablets IP 500mg may lead to its decreased effectiveness. You may need higher doses in the future. Before commencing treatment with Azithromycin Tablet, read the leaflet (if available) carefully.
Azithromycin 500 Uses
An individual patient can use Azithromycin Tablets IP 500mg for various bacterial infections. Some of the conditions in which azithromycin tablets are useful are as follows:-
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Acute bacterial sinusitis, otitis media,
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Pharyngitis, tonsillitis,
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Mild to moderately community-acquired pneumonia,
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Infections in the skin and soft tissue, etc.
One should give considerations to the official guidance on the Azithromycin Tablet use for faster recovery and reduce the risk of side effects.
Precautions for Azithromycin 500mg
For the best possible effects, an individual patient should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by the healthcare professional. Also, when you consult with the doctor, jot the questions you have to ask. Take this medicine by mouth with or without food/snacks. For more measures regarding azithromycin tablet uses, read on.
- Take Azithromycin Tablet with food. Single-dose daily. (For more deets, confer with doctor)
- This medicine should be administered to children weighing 45+ KG when using normal adult doses.
- The use of Azithromycin Tablet should be undertaken with extreme caution among patients with liver dysfunction or disease history.
- No evidence suggests that this medicine affects the driving or machinery operating of an individual patient. However, if your feel any symptoms don’t drive, or do work that requires concentration.
- Azithromycin 500mg Tablet doesn’t require any special storage facility. As per the data, this medicine has a shelf life of 3± years.
Azithromycin 500 Side effects
During the treatment course with azithromycin 500mg tablet, an individual patient may experience a few adverse reactions that are mild to temporary. Those adverse effects go away once the body adjusts to the medicine. The most common side effects of azithromycin 500mg tablet include:-
- Abdominal pain,
- Vomiting,
- Nausea,
- Diarrhea, etc.
Though, these side effects don’t require any special medical attention. However, if they persist for a longer duration or you if you are worried about the, consult with the healthcare professional.
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Indication for Azithromycin 500:-
1. In skin & soft tissue infections
2. In gynecological infections
3. In ENT infections
4. In the Respiratory tract infections
Advantages/Disadvantages:-
1. Antibiotic with broad-spectrum coverage
2. Faster onset of action-Rapid relief
3. No drug interaction-Ideal for elderly
4. Highly effective in acute & inflammatory acne
