AZITHROMYCIN 500MG TABLET
Azithromycin 500 mg Tablets are prescription medications available in tablet form and are utilized primarily for addressing conditions like Ear Infections, Tonsillitis, and Pneumonia. Additionally, this medication has alternative applications, which are detailed below.
The appropriate dosage of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet is determined by factors such as the patient's medical history, age, and gender. Additionally, the prescribed dosage is influenced by the method of administration and the primary reason for which the medication is being prescribed. Comprehensive details regarding dosing can be found in the dedicated dosage section.
The typical side effects of Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet include nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. In addition to these, there are other potential adverse effects associated with Azithromycin 500 mg Tablet. It's important to note that these side effects are usually temporary and tend to resolve once the treatment is finished. If you find that these side effects worsen or linger beyond the treatment period, it's advisable to consult your doctor for further guidance.
COMMON:
1- stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence
2- dizziness, headache
3- numbness/pickling sensation
4- loss of appetite, taste disturbance
5- visual disturbances, deafness
6- skin rash, itching
7- joint pain
8- tiredness, weakness
UNCOMMON:
1- yeast infections of the mouth and vagina
2- allergic reactions of varying severity
3- increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
4- feeling nervous
5- reduced sense of touch or sensation
6- sleepiness/sleeplessness
7- poor hearing/ringing in the ears
8- racing heartbeat, chest pain
9- constipation, fever
10- signs of inflammation of the liver such as jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of eyes), loss of appetite, dark urine
Take AZITHRAL 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking AZITHRAL 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
1- ergotamine (medicine used to treat migraine)
2- warfarin (medicine used to prevent blood clots)
3- ciclosporin (used to prevent transplanted organ rejection)
4- antacids (used to treat indigestion) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate
5- digoxin (used to treat heart failure)
6- colchicine (used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever)
7- terfenadine (used for skin allergy)
8- hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine (medicines used to treat malaria)
9- efavirenz, nelfinavir (medicines used in the treatment of HIV)
10- fluconazole (used to treat fungal infection)