Azee 500 Tablet (Azithromycin 500mg)

Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin)

What Is The Generic Name For Azee:

Azithromycin is the generic version for Azee

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

• Zithromax

About Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin)

Azee 500 mg Injection contains an active salt, Azithromycin, is an antibiotic used to treat wide variety of bacterial infection (it is bacteriostatic). It must not be used for viral infections. Its effectiveness can be reduced if it is used unnecessarily so it must be used for prescribed time period. It is available at almost all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given on doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Cipla, India is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Azee 500 mg Injection.

Strength:

Azee 500 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Azithromycin, weighing 500 mg per Injection. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading online drugstores, pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

Azee 500 mg Injection is an Antibiotic and used in the treatment of bacterial infections:

• Community acquired pneumonia
• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
• Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis (Respiratory tract infections)
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Cat Scratch Disease
• Gonococcal Urethritis and Cervicitis
• Other bacterial infections

How Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin) Works:

Azithromycin in Azee 500 mg Injection basically act as bacteriostatic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Before You Use Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

You must be sure that:

• You are not allergic or sensitive to it
• You never had liver (jaundice) problem whenever you have taken this medicine.
• Your doctor knows about your medical history (pre-existing diseases, allergies, medications, surgeries, vitamins, or other OTC drugs, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

• Avoid Alcohol
• Avoid Driving or involving in mechanical jobs as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness
• Avoid Antacids while taking Azithromycin
• Other Antibiotics/ Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

You should not take Azee 500 mg Injection if you:

• Are Allergic to it
• Have Heart and Liver problems
• Tell Your Doctor If You:
• Have any type allergy to it
• Are taking antacids containing Magnesium and Aluminum
• Are Pregnant or trying to conceive/ Breastfeeding
• Have Heart, Liver, or Kidney disease
• Have Myasthenia Gravis
• Develop diarrhea or rashes or other symptoms while taking this medicine

Dosage:

Azee 500 mg Injection is the antibiotic medicine containing Azithromycin as a basic salt and is taken for several bacterial infections. It may be available in other substitutes and different strengths with different dosage forms like tablet, Drops, injections, etc. You must consult your doctor for any information regarding dosage time, dose and frequency as these may vary patient to patient depending upon the diseased conditions or severity of the disease.

Azee 500 mg Injection must be taken at fixed times as prescribed by your doctor. It is not recommended for patients having severe liver diseases. Caution must be taken in the patients who are sensitive to its dose.

How Much Of The Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin) to Be Used:

You are always advised to take Azee 500 mg Injection according to the severity of the disease. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions and prescriptions only for effective treatment.

How To Take The Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

Azee 500 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as suggested by your doctor. It must be injected/ administered by a doctor or a nurse only. Do not self administered the dose.

For How Long Should You Continue Using an Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

You are always advised to take Azee 500 mg Injection as directed by your doctor. Do not start/stop taking this medicine on your own. Follow all the instructions of your doctor to take the medicine on time. Do not exceed the amount or time recommended by the doctor.

Overdose:

You should contact your doctor or reach nearby medical emergency center immediately if an overdose is suspected. You may feel few symptoms of overdose like rashes, swollen glands, chest pain, stomach pain, vomiting, liver toxicity, etc.

Do not ever share your medicine with any one in your family or nearby you. Suggest them to visit the doctor even if they are having similar symptoms as you are unaware of the symptoms of other diseases or infections.

Missed Dose:

You must take missed dose of Azee 500 mg Injection as soon as possible. You can skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but you are not advised to increase or double the dose in case to make up for missed dose.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Azee 500 Mg Injection (Azithromycin):

Allergic signs:

• Hives
• Swelling
• Difficulty in breathing
• Skin Reactions like Fever, Sore Throat, Swelling of Organs, Pimples or Burning Eyes
• Flu Conditions
• Swollen Glands
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Chest Pain
• Stomach Pain
• Itching and Redness
• Liver Problem

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Azee 500 mg Injection containing Azithromycin may interact with other medicines you are taking simultaneously which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must inform your doctor if you are on other medication, herbal supplements or vitamins. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Atorvastatin
• Amiodarone
• Pimozide
• Antacids like aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide
• Digoxin
• Theophylline

Disease interaction:

• QT interval prolongation
• Liver disease
• Myasthenia gravis

Warning And Precaution:

• Avoid direct exposure to Sunlight as it can make you sunburn more easily
• Avoid this medicine in Diarrhea
• Pregnant and Breastfeed Women should use it cautiously
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use already open or leaked Injection

Things To Remember:

• Read the information written on the leaflet/insert of medicine and do not use expired medicine.
• Always ask your doctor if you have any doubt related dose, time and strength of the dose.
• Keep the medicine out of reach and sight of the children

Indications:

Azee 500 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the limit of dosage on your own. Do not take it if you ever had jaundice due to this medicine

Storage:

Store Azee 500 mg Injection at room temperature in dark, clean and dry place. Make sure that the Injection should be intact and not damaged before purchasing and while storing.

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