Azithromycin (500mg)
Azithral 500mg Injection is also used to treat infections of the pelvic area and reproductive tract in women. It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of gram-positive bacteria, some types of gram-negative bacteria, and other microorganisms. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Precise dosage and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your underlying condition and response to therapy. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.Commonly seen side effects with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Some people may also develop pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection occasionally. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Azithral
5 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Azithral 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Azithral 500mg Injection.
Azithral 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Azithral 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Azithral 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Azithral 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azithral 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Azithral 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azithral 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
For most infections, you might start to feel better within a few days. It is very important to keep taking this medicine for as long as your provider told you to do so, even if you start to feel better.
Depending on your infection, your doctor might prescribe Azithral 500mg Injection to you for longer than 5 days. You should take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should always finish the full prescribed course of medication, even if you start feeling better. Skipping doses or not finishing can cause your infection to return and be harder to treat.
Intravenous (IV) injection ensures 100% bioavailability/absorption, antacids cannot interfere with this process.
No, Azithral 500mg Injection cannot be used for the treatment of viral infections like common colds or flu. It is an antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medicine is available in the form of a tablet, an oral suspension solution, an eye drop, and an injection. The best type and dosage depend on the infection a person has.
People who are suffering from diarrhea from infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria, skeletal muscle disorder, slow heartbeat, liver problems, and with low magnesium and potassium level in blood should not use this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you are not sure.
Get medical help right away if you have signs of allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, rash, hives, itching, and blisters. Also, let your doctor know if you experience severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of your skin or eyes, severe diarrhea, and any change in heart rate.
Azithromycin will be in your system for around 15.5 days, after the last dose.
Food items with soluble fiber can help relieve diarrhea as they help absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), orange, boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can cause dehydration in the body, so drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid dehydration. You can also have soups and juice frequently to hydrate yourself.
Drinking any amount of alcohol while fighting an infection may not be wise, as it can lead to dehydration, interrupt normal sleep, and may hinder the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Talk to your doctor if you have any doubts.
Azithral 500mg Injection may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control tablets although the risk is small. To be safe it is recommended that another method of birth control (e.g. condoms) be used for the time you are taking the antibiotics and then for another 7 days. Check with your doctor if you are unsure.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azithral 500mg Injection is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most 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, you must stick to the regimen advised by your doctor.
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azithral 500mg Injection should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azithral 500mg Injection. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azithral 500mg Injection increases the risk of sunburn.
Azithral 500mg Injection is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azithral 500mg Injection 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 a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azithral 500mg Injection. Antibiotics such as Azithral 500mg Injection can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Azithral 500mg Injection or soon after stopping it.
