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Azythrex

Azythrex

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Stallion Labs

Distributor:

EuroAsia

Marketer:

Suhitas
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Azithromycin dihydrate
Indications/Uses
Infections for resp pathogens; Chlamydia pneumoniae & Mycobacterium avium infection; uncomplicated chlamydial urethritis, cervicitis or pharyngitis; alternative drug for multi-drug resistant Salmonella typhi infection outside the CNS.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
10 mg/kg/day for 3 days or alternatively, 10 mg/kg/dose as single dose on day 1, then 5 mg/kg/dose on days 2-5.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.
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Warnings
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Special Precautions
May cause allergic type reactions including bronchial asthma due to tartrazine content. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence.
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Drug Interactions
Reduced peak serum conc w/ antacids. Impaired microbial metabolism & possible increased levels of digoxin. Increased conc of phosphorylated zidovudine. Possible ergotism w/ ergot derivatives. May potentiate anticoagulation w/ coumarin-type oral anticoagulants. Elevated Cmax & AUC0-5 w/ ciclosporin. Increased conc w/ nelfinavir.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Macrolides
ATC Classification
J01FA10 - azithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Azythrex granules for oral susp 200 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
15 mL x 1's
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