Azcotil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

Acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD & sinusitis. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in patients appropriate for oral therapy. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis; uncomplicated skin/skin structure infection; abscesses usually require surgical drainage; urethritis & cervicitis; genital ulcer disease in men (chancroid).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

CAP (mild severity), pharyngitis/tonsillitis, uncomplicated skin/skin structure infection 500 mg as single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD (mild to moderate) 500 mg once daily for 3 days or 500 mg as single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Acute bacterial sinusitis 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Genital ulcer disease (chancroid), non-gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis 1 g single dose. Gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis 2 g single dose.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ impaired hepatic function. Risk of developing cardiac arrhythmia & torsades de pointes; increased risk for prolonged cardiac repolarization. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain.

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Drug Interactions

May or may not exhibit adverse effects w/ astemizole, cisapride, & terfenadine. Reduced absorption rate w/ antacids containing Al or Mg salts.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

J01FA10 - azithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Azcotil FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

100's;200's;30's

Form

Azcotil FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's;28's;30's

Azcotil

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

Interphil