Zithrox 500 Tablet (Azithromycin 500mg)

INTRODUCTION

ZITHROX 500MG contain Azithromycin which belongs to a group of medicine called macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by micro-organisms such as bacteria including chest, throat or nasal infection, ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted diseases and infection of the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra) or the neck of the womb (cervix).

ZITHROX 500MG is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic. It is effective in killing many types of gram-positive bacteria, some types of gram-negative bacteria and other microorganisms. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 45 kg. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF ZITHROX 500MG

Treat bacterial infections such as

Chest, throat, or nasal infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat and sinusitis)
Ear infections
Skin and soft tissue infections (such as abscess or boil)
Sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoea
Infection of the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra) or the neck of the womb (cervix) caused by Chlamidia trachomatis

HOW ZITHROX 500MG WORKS

ZITHROX 500MG inhibits the synthesis of essential protein required by bacteria to grow and multiply and thus prevents the infection from spreading.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take ZITHROX 500MG exactly as your doctor has told you. It must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF ZITHROX 500MG

SERIOUS
Allergic reaction which may cause sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash, or itching
Severe skin rashes or reactions
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Low blood pressure
Liver problems (symptoms such as yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes)
Inflammation of the pancreas
Increased or reduced urine output or trace of blood in your urine
Serious bowel inflammation
Unusual bruising or bleeding
COMMON
Stomach pain or cramps, diarrhoea, wind, indigestion
Dizziness, headache
Numbness or pins and needles
Nausea, vomiting
Loss of appetite
Taste disturbance
Visual disturbances
Deafness
Joint pain
Change in white blood cells
Low blood bicarbonate level
RARE
Feeling agitated
Vertigo
Allergic skin reaction such as being sensitive to sunlight

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or juice, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any medicines without speaking to a doctor.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Nausea and Vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after meal. Stick to simple meals. Do not eat rich or spicy food.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
ZITHROX 500MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

BREASTFEEDING
ZITHROX 500MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause dizziness and seizures.

ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with ZITHROX 500MG.

KIDNEY
ZITHROX 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER
ZITHROX 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Do not take ZITHROX 500MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to azithromycin or any other ingredients in this medicine.

LUNGS
ZITHROX 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active lung diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

HEART DISEASE
ZITHROX 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,

Low potassium or magnesium levels in blood
Certain type of muscle weakness called myasthenia gravis
Nervous (neurological) or mental (psychiatric) problems

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

Colchicine (used to treat gout and familial mediterranean fever)
Antacids (used to treat heartburn and indigestion)
Ergot derivatives such as ergot or ergotamine (used to treat migraine)
Warfarin (used to prevent blood clots)
Ciclosporin (used to suppress the immune system to prevent and treat rejection of a transplanted organ or bone marrow)
Digoxin (used to treat heart failure)
Terfenadine (used to treat hay fever or a skin allergy)
Statins (used for cholesterol lowering medicines)
Cisapride (used to treat stomach problems)
Zidovudine or nelfinavir (used to treat HIV infections)
Rifabutin (used to treat tuberculosis)
Quinidine (used to treat heart rhythm problems)
Theophylline (used to treat breathing problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Pimozide (used to treat mental health problems)