azi 100mg oral suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is azi 100mg oral suspension used for?
Azee 500 Tablet (Azithromycin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Azithromycin (100mg), which Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Azithromycin
- Manufacturer: Aman Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ azi 100mg oral suspension Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Otitis media, Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, Urethritis/cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycobacterium avium complex prophylaxis in HIV
Off-label uses: Acute exacerbation of COPD, Non-gonococcal urethritis, Pertussis, Babesiosis (with atovaquone)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Azithromycin |
| Brand Name | Azee 500 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Aman Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take azi 100mg oral suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of azi 100mg oral suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Severe allergic reactions
- Hepatotoxicity
- Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hearing loss (reversible)
- Acute interstitial nephritis
- Pancreatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
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๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin (increased INR)
- Ergot derivatives (ergotism)
- Nelfinavir (increased azithromycin levels)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin (increased digoxin levels)
- Cyclosporine (increased cyclosporine levels)
- Antacids (decreased absorption)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline (minor increase)
- Triazolam (minor increase)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Take on empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after food) for optimal absorption; food may decrease absorption slightly.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction; but alcohol may increase gastrointestinal side effects.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to azithromycin or any macrolide antibiotic, History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with prior azithromycin use, QT prolongation or concurrent use of QT-prolonging agents
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (LFT), ECG for QT interval if at risk, Signs of hypersensitivity
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Lactation: Limited data; caution advised. Excreted in breast milk in small amounts.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote. Monitor ECG for QT prolongation.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
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