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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:13 PM IST

About Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective. Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's is indicated in pneumonia (lung infection) and pelvic infections (infection of the reproductive organs). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly.

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's contains 'Azithromycin', which works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it effectively treats bacterial infections.

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, wind, dizziness, headache, and indigestion. Most of these side effects of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Let your doctor know if you have/had liver problems; your doctor may need to monitor your liver function. Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid any interactions. Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's may cause visual problems, do not drive or use machinery unless you are alert.

Uses of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia (lung infection) and pelvic infections (infection of the reproductive organs). Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's works by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and treats infections. Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective.

Directions for Use

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's

  • Itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection
  • Stomach cramps
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Wind
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Do not take Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's if you are allergic or hypersensitive to azithromycin, any of its ingredients, any other macrolide antibiotic or ketolide (macrolide derivatives), or if you are taking ergotamine (used to treat migraine). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had myasthenia gravis, psychiatric disorders, migraine, heart, kidney or liver problems.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's may interact with medicines used to treat migraine (ergotamine), used to treat heart failure (digoxin), GOUT medications (colchicine), anticoagulants (warfarin), immunosuppressants (cyclosporin), antihistamines (terfenadine), HIV medicines (nelfinavir, zidovudine, rifabutin),  asthma medicines (theophylline), and medicines used to treat conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, or to treat or prevent malaria (hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No relevant interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level) and colitis (inflammation of the intestine).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • COLCHICINE
  • WARFARIN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TERFENADINE
  • NELFINAVIR
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • RIFABUTIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
  • CHLOROQUINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed due to the use of antibiotics. 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. 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 Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's might affect blood and liver tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

About Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective. Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's is indicated in pneumonia (lung infection) and pelvic infections (infection of the reproductive organs). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly.

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's contains 'Azithromycin', which works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it effectively treats bacterial infections.

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, wind, dizziness, headache, and indigestion. Most of these side effects of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Let your doctor know if you have/had liver problems; your doctor may need to monitor your liver function. Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid any interactions. Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's may cause visual problems, do not drive or use machinery unless you are alert.

Non returnable*
COD available

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Manufacturer/Marketer

Unb-United Biotech

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia (lung infection) and pelvic infections (infection of the reproductive organs). Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's works by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and treats infections. Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective.

Side Effects of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's

  • Itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection
  • Stomach cramps
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Wind
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion

Directions for Use

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's if you are allergic or hypersensitive to azithromycin, any of its ingredients, any other macrolide antibiotic or ketolide (macrolide derivatives), or if you are taking ergotamine (used to treat migraine). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had myasthenia gravis, psychiatric disorders, migraine, heart, kidney or liver problems.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • COLCHICINE
  • WARFARIN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • TERFENADINE
  • NELFINAVIR
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • RIFABUTIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
  • CHLOROQUINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed due to the use of antibiotics. 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. 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 Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's might affect blood and liver tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Azitec 500 mg Injection 1's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

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