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About Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's

Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various respiratory system bacterial infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's should not be consumed more than the recommended dose, to avoid unpleasant side effects. And also, the course should be completed even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. An allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath can occur in rare cases. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). You should consult a doctor if you have had diarrhoea for more than four days. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is better. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's can make your skin sensitive to sunburn. In this case, it is advisable to wear protective clothing or apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

Uses of Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.Powder/granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the powder/granules in water, mix well and drink immediately.

Medicinal Benefits

Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), and stomach and intestinal infections. It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration than other similar antibiotics like erythromycin. Doctors prescribe Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
  • Stomach cramps
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems (jaundice), muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare cases, the use of Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's harms the baby during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's. Do not take Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's if allergic to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics. Inform the doctor if you are using cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins like simvastatin, lovastatin etc.), anti-gout or anti-arthritis drugs (colchicine) and medicine for treating overactive bladder (tolterodine). Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's is not recommended for the patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy due to moderate to severe illness or risk factors.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AzithromycinEdoxaban
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AzithromycinZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Azikem 500 mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Azikem 500 mg Tablet but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinEdoxaban
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet along with edoxaban may raise the blood levels of edoxaban. This increases the possibility of significant or serious bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azikem 500 mg Tablet alongside edoxaban can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, you should seek immediate medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinPazopanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet with pazopanib may increases the blood levels of pazopanib. This increases the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Azikem 500 mg Tablet and pazopanib, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinHydroxychloroquine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet with hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azikem 500 mg Tablet alongside hydroxychloroquine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
AzithromycinCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet with ceritinib may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Azikem 500 mg Tablet alongside ceritinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinRibociclib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet with ribociclib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Azikem 500 mg Tablet alongside ribociclib can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
AzithromycinDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet with disopyramide may raise the risk of a possibly abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Azikem 500 mg Tablet alongside Disopyramide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid or pounding heartbeats, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet with dofetilide may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Azikem 500 mg Tablet alongside dofetilide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinAnagrelide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking Azikem 500 mg Tablet with anagrelide may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with other cardiac illnesses, electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Azikem 500 mg Tablet and anagrelide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
AzithromycinAmisulpride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Azikem 500 mg Tablet:
Taking amisulpride with Azikem 500 mg Tablet increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Though using amisulpride and Azikem 500 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Azikem 500 mg Tablet 3's in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.

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