Azithrodyn 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 Brand Resources

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

Resp tract infections (including otitis media), skin & soft-tissue infections, & uncomplicated genital infections. Prophylaxis & as a component of regimens in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). Prophylaxis of endocarditis in at-risks patients unable to take penicillin. Management of trachoma & typhoid.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Usual dose: 500 mg as a single daily dose for 3 days. Initial dose: 500 mg followed by 250 mg daily for 4 days. Uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis 1 g as a single dose. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 2 g as a single dose. Prophylaxis of disseminated MAC infections 1.2 g once wkly.

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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, or any macrolide antibiotics.

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Special Precautions

Rare serious allergic reactions including angioedema & anaphylaxis (rarely fatal). Should not be co-administered w/ ergot derivatives. Hepatic disease. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances. Headache, somnolence, & taste disturbances. Agranulocytosis, aggravation of muscular weakness in myasthenia gravis patients, & pancreatitis; prolongation of QT interval & other arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced rate of absorption w/ antacids containing Al or Mg salts. Theoretical possibility of risk of ergotism w/ ergot derivatives. Impair metabolism of digoxin (in the gut). Increased rifabutin toxicity.

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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

Azithrodyn FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

24's (P1,422.4/box)

Azithrodyn

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Hizon

Distributor:

Nurturemed