This medication contains Azithromycin, an antibiotic used to combat bacterial infections.
Combining alcohol with it poses risks, possibly intensifying side effects and impairing coordination.
The drug is generally considered safe during pregnancy, with minimal impact on the developing baby.
The drug is safe while breastfeeding, although rare instances of diarrhea or rash in the baby may occur.
In severe kidney disease, use drug cautiously, considering potential dose adjustments under medical guidance warnings.
Exercise caution while taking this drug in liver disease, and consult your doctor for potential dose adjustments.
Avoid driving as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
It acts like a traffic jam for bacteria. It messes up their protein-making machinery by blocking a key road called the 50S subunit in their ribosome. This disruption stops them from translating important messages (mRNA) needed for protein production. The cool part is that it doesn't mess with their genetic material. So, essentially, it throws a wrench into the bacteria's plans to grow and spread, helping your body fight off infections more effectively.
Bacterial infections are illnesses caused by harmful bacteria that multiply or release toxins in the body. They can affect different parts of the body, such as the skin, lungs, gut, or blood. Some common bacterial infections are food poisoning, pneumonia, UTIs, and STIs.
You may store the Zithromax® oral liquid at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not freeze the bottle. Do not keep the oral liquid for more than 10 days. Throw away any unused liquid after all doses are completed.
Use Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack 5 Day Dose Pack for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning bed as Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension increases the risk of sunburn.
Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the lungs, sinus, throat, tonsils, skin, urinary tract, cervix, or genitals.
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension. Antibiotics such as Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine which are responsible to prevent thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also inform your doctor if you get white mouth or tongue after taking Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension or soon after stopping it.
Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Your child may get diarrhoea or stomach pains and may feel sick (nausea) or be sick (vomit) when they first start taking azithromycin. Giving the medicine with some food or milk may help (tablets and liquid only - the capsules should not usually be given with food).
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting you doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
[1][2] Azithromycin is easily administered to children as an oral suspension, with once-a-day dosing for a relatively short treatment duration (three to five days) and a favourable side effect profile.
The results demonstrate that azithromycin can be inhibitory with regard to protective immune responsiveness. Certain types of antibiotics have been implicated in the modulation of host immune responses, independently of their antimicrobial properties [1–3].
Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension is an effective antibiotic which is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension has a longer half life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half life and are usually given twice, thrice or four times a day.
Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early. For the 1 gram single dose packet: This medicine can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Empty the contents of a single dose packet into two ounces of water (about one quarter of a full glass). Mix and drink all the mixture at once.
Nystatin is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Nystatin when taken by mouth is used to treat yeast infections in the mouth or stomach.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most of the bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, it is important that you stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Azithromycin is used to prevent and treat a very serious type of infection (mycobacteria or MAC). It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
USES: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension are usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at anytime of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Yes, the use of Azikem 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
People should stop taking the drug and call their doctor if they develop any symptoms of liver problems, including dark urine, itching, or yellow eyes. In newborns younger than 42 days old, azithromycin may cause a dangerous condition called infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
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