Uses / Indications:
Azitas 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and typhoid fever. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Azitas 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Azitas will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Azitas.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azitas 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Azitas 500mg Tablet is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Faq for medicine:
Is Azitas an antibiotic? : Yes, Azitas is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. It can be used to treat bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia and many other if caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Azitas. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.|Is Azitas used for treating a cold and sore throat? : Azitas is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking Azitas in these conditions.|Is Azitas safe? : Azitas is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Azitas good for tonsillitis? : Azitas can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over Azitas for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.|Is Azitas banned? : No, Azitas is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.|Can Azitas be used to treat a fever? : Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. Azitas can be used for the treatment of bacterial infections only. Please take advice from your physician before taking any antibiotic for fever as it is important to identify the type of infection causing fever.|Is Azitas used for urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Azitas is not recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of UTI.|Is Azitas good for acne? : Azitas can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of Azitas in the treatment of acne. However, it is always advised that you should consult to your physician before taking any antibiotics for your infections.|Can I take Azitas with paracetamol? : Azitas can be taken with paracetamol as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Azitas with omeprazole? : Azitas can be taken with omeprazole as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Azitas with ibuprofen? : Azitas can be taken with ibuprofen as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Azitas with esomeprazole? : Azitas can be taken with esomeprazole as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Azitas with birth control pills (oral contraceptives) : No interactions have been clinically observed between Azitas and birth control pills (oral contraceptives). However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please talk to your doctor if you have been advised to take Azitas and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).|Does Azitas treat a cough? : No, Azitas cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Azitas can help in relieving cough only if it would be effective in treating the underlying infection. Please talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for your cough.|Does Azitas affect sperm? : Azitas has not been reported to affect sperms. |Does Azitas cause drowsiness? : No, Azitas does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Azitas.|Does Azitas cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of Azitas. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking Azitas.|Does Azitas affect fertility? : Azitas is not known to affect fertility in humans. Inadequate data is available for humans. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding the same.|Can I take Azitas for throat infection caused by streptococcus? : Yes, Azitas can be taken for throat infection caused by streptococcus. However, this an alternative medicine for the same. There are other antibiotics available which could be more effective in the treatment of streptococcal throat infections. Please take the advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics.|Can I take Azitas for a toothache (tooth pain)? : Azitas would be helpful in a toothache (tooth pain) only when there is an underlying infection which is causing the pain. Please talk to your doctor before taking Azitas or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.|Can I take Azitas for the flu? : No, Azitas is not recommended for the treatment of flu (influenza infection). Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of flu (influenza infection) before taking any medicines including antibiotics like Azitas as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.|Can I take Azitas for a sinus infection? : Yes, Azitas can help to treat a bacterial sinus infection. However, as always advisable, antibiotics should only be taken only when the infection is properly diagnosed by the doctor and then antibiotics are taken as advised.|Can I take Azitas for yeast infection? : Azitas is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.|Can I take Azitas for chlamydia? : Yes, Azitas can be taken for chlamydial infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor, in the doses advised.|Can I take Azitas for tooth infection? : Azitas can be taken to treat tooth infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor to treat the infection.
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