RiteMED Azithromycin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

Resp tract infections, otitis media, skin & soft tissue infections, uncomplicated genital chlamydial infections & non-gonococcal urethritis, mild or moderate typhoid due to multiple antibacterial resistant organisms. Prophylaxis of endocarditis in childn.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 500 mg as single dose daily for 3 days. Alternatively, initially 500 mg followed by 250 mg daily for a further 4 days. Uncomplicated genital infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis & chancroid 1 g as single dose. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 2 g as single dose. Granuloma inguinale Initially 1 g followed by 500 mg daily, or 1 g once wkly for at least 3 wk, until all lesions have completely healed. Prophylaxis of disseminated MAC infection 1.2 g once wkly. Treatment or secondary prophylaxis 500 mg once daily in combination w/ other antimycobacterials. Mild to moderate typhoid caused by multidrug-resistant strain 500 mg once daily for 7 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

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

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs. Does not treat viral infections. Pseudomembranous colitis. Prolonged cardiac repolarization & QT interval, imparting a risk of developing cardiac arrhythmia & torsades de pointes. Not to be simultaneously taken w/ Al & Mg-containing antacids. Hepatic impairment.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced peak serum levels w/ Al & Mg-containing antacids. Increased serum conc of theophylline. Increased anticoagulant effects of warfarin. Elevated levels of digoxin. Acute ergot toxicity w/ ergotamine or dihydroergotamine. Decreased clearance & thus may increase pharmacologic effect of triazolam. Elevated serum levels of carbamazepine, cyclosporine, hexobarbital, & phenytoin.

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Storage

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Description

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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

RiteMED Azithromycin FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

3's (P106/film-coated tab, P317.99/box)

RiteMED Azithromycin

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

RiteMED

Distributor:

United Lab