Zalimed

Zalimed

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Saga Lifesciences

Distributor:

Trumed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Azithromycin dihydrate
Indications/Uses
Resp pathogen infections (eg, Strep pyogenes, Strep pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Legionella sp., Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Staph aureus, & H. influenzae); Chlamydia pneumoniae & Mycobacterium avium infection; uncomplicated chlamydial urethritis, cervicitis or pharyngitis. Alternative drug for multi-drug resistant Salmonella typhi infection outside the CNS.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 500 mg daily for 3 days. Alternatively, initially 500 mg followed by 250 mg daily for a further 4 days. Uncomplicated genital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis & for chancroid 1,000 mg as single dose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances. Headache, somnolence, taste disturbance. Severe hypersensitivity reactions (rarely). Pain & inflammation at the site of IV infusions particularly at high conc.
MIMS Class
Macrolides
ATC Classification
J01FA10 - azithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Zalimed tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
3's
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