Thromaxin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

URTI including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media; lower resp tract infections including bronchitis, pneumonia; skin & soft tissue infections. Treatment of uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis & uncomplicated gonorrhea from STDs. Prophylaxis in at-risk patients unable to take penicillin.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

FC tab Adult & childn >14 yr (>45 kg) URTI, including sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media; lower resp tract infection including bronchitis, pneumonia; skin & soft tissue infection 500 mg once daily for 3 days. STDs caused by Chlamydia trachomatis 1,000 mg (2 tab of 500 mg tab) as single dose. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 2 g (4 tab of 500 mg tab) as single dose. Susp Reconstitution: Add 8 mL of water. Childn 12-14 yr (36-45 kg) 10 mL once daily for 3 days, 8-11 yr (26-35 kg) 7.5 mL once daily for 3 days, 3-7 yr (15-25 kg) 5 mL once daily for 3 days, 6 mth-3 yr (up to 15 kg) 10 mg/kg as single daily dose for 3 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hepatic disease.

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Special Precautions

Concomitant use w/ digoxin & cyclosporin. Patients w/ severe renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI effects eg, nausea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, flatulence & diarrhea. Allergic reactions eg, rash may occur in hypersensitive patients.

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Drug Interactions

Increased plasma conc of digoxin & cyclosporin. Reduced absorption w/ antacid.

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Caution For Usage

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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

Thromaxin FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

3's

Form

Thromaxin powd for oral susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

15 mL x 1's

Thromaxin

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Euro Generics