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Azirub-500 Tab 5'S, Pack of 5 TABLETS
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Composition :

AZITHROMYCIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Kristal Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Azirub-500 Tab

Azirub-500 Tab 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.

Azirub-500 Tab slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Azirub-500 Tab does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Azirub-500 Tab 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. Azirub-500 Tab 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 Azirub-500 Tab 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 Azirub-500 Tab harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using Azirub-500 Tab during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is better. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Azirub-500 Tab 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 Azirub-500 Tab

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections, such as:

  • 1. Treat Bacterial Infections
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  • Respiratory tract infections (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia)
  • Throat infections (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
  • Ear infections (e.g. otitis media)
  • Skin and soft tissue infection
  • Sexually transmitted infections (e.g. chlamydia)
  • Typhoid fever (in some cases)

Directions for Use

  • Take Azirub-500 Tab as prescribed by your physician.
  • It can be taken with or without food. .
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of medicine. Do not chew or crush or break the tablet.

Medicinal Benefits

Azirub-500 Tab 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 Azirub-500 Tab 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

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

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 Azirub-500 Tab can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Azirub-500 Tab and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Azirub-500 Tab harms the baby during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Azirub-500 Tab. Do not take Azirub-500 Tab 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). Azirub-500 Tab 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.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Azirub-500 Tab 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 Azirub-500 Tab.

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Azirub-500 Tab as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Azirub-500 Tab in fighting off infections.

Side Effects of Azirub-500 Tab

  • Diarrhoea

  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)

  • Stomach cramps

  • Loss of appetite

  • Bloating

  • Indigestion

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Azirub-500 Tab Substitute

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FAQs

Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours before or after you take Azirub-500 Tab. These antacids can interact with Azirub-500 Tab and make them less effective when taken at the same time.

Never stop the treatment with Azirub-500 Tab on your own as the infection may come back again (relapse) if the prescribed treatment is not completely taken. Before stopping Azirub-500 Tab once discuss this with your doctor.

If you forget to take Azirub-500 Tab, take your dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip that dose and take the next one when it is due. If in doubt, please contact your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

Azirub-500 Tab contains lactose monohydrate so if you have intolerance towards sugars, consult your doctor before starting Azirub-500 Tab.

Azirub-500 Tab can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

You should avoid taking Azirub-500 Tab if you have colitis (intestine inflammation), heart rhythm disorder, liver disease (like jaundice), and muscle problem (like myasthenia gravis). Contact your doctor if you have these conditions before taking Azirub-500 Tab.

No, it is a Schedule H drug that can be taken only if your doctor has prescribed it. Taking it on your own or self-medication can cause unwanted side-effects and lead to antibiotic resistance thereby lowering its efficiency.

Yes in some cases, people using Azirub-500 Tab may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because Azirub-500 Tab also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.

Clinical evidence suggests that Azirub-500 Tab does not affect the working of any oral birth control pills and contraceptives devices.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOMPERIDONE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • AMISULPRIDE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • TOLTERODINE
  • COLCHICINE

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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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Azirub-500 Tab should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

There is insufficient information available about the use of Azirub-500 Tab during pregnancy. Therefore you should not use Azirub-500 Tab during pregnancy unless explicitly advised by your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Azirub-500 Tab is partially passed through the mother’s milk, therefore it should not be used if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

There are no data available about the influence of Azirub-500 Tab on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, Azirub-500 Tab may cause dizziness and seizures so make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

You should tell your doctor if you have liver problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.

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Kidney

Caution

You should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.

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Children

Caution

Safety and effectiveness in the treatment of patients under 6 months of age have not been established. So, it is not recommended for children less than 6 months of age. However, if the doctor has prescribed for the children more than 6 months Azirub-500 Tab can be used.

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