Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Azithromycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of azithromycin tablets and other antibacterial drugs, azithromycin tablets should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. () 1.1 Adult Patients, Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae., Acute bacterial sinusitis due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Azithromycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Adult Patients ( ) Infection Recommended Dose/Duration of Therapy Community-acquired pneumonia (mild severity) Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (second-line therapy) Skin/skin structure (uncomplicated) 500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5. Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (mild to moderate) 500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5 or 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Acute bacterial sinusitis 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Azithromycin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Patients with known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide drug. (), Patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior use of azithromycin. () 4.1 Hypersensitivity Azithromycin tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide drug. 4.2 Hepatic Dysfunction Azithromycin tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior use of azithromycin.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Azithromycin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Serious (including fatal) allergic and skin reactions: Discontinue azithromycin if reaction occurs. (), Hepatotoxicity: Severe, and sometimes fatal, hepatotoxicity has been reported. Discontinue azithromycin immediately if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur. (), Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS): Following the use of azithromycin in neonates (treatment up to 42 days of life), IHPS has been reported. Direct parents and caregivers to contact their physician if vomiting or irritability with feeding occurs. (), Prolongation of QT interval and cases of torsades de pointes have been reported.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Azithromycin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Hypersensitivity, Hepatotoxicity, Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS), QT Prolongation, Cardiovascular Death, Clostridioides difficile- Associated Diarrhea (CDAD), Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis Most common adverse reactions are diarrhea (5 to 14%), nausea (3 to 18%), abdominal pain (3 to 7%), or vomiting (2 to 7%).
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Azithromycin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
156 brands · 70 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Azithromycin guide →
Stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Azithromycin.
What is Azimin 200?
Azimin 200mg/5ml Suspension is a Azithromycin medicine made by Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 200mg/5ml Suspension.
What is the generic name of Azimin 200?
The generic name of Azimin 200 is Azithromycin.
Which brands of Azithromycin are available in Nepal?
156 brands of Azithromycin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 70 makers — including Actimycin 500mg Injection, Anther 200mg/5ml Suspension, Anther 250mg Tablet, Anther 500mg Tablet, Aplozin 500mg Tablet, Arozin 500MG Tablet.
What are the side effects of Azithromycin?
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Hypersensitivity, Hepatotoxicity, Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS), QT Prolongation, Cardiovascular Death, Clostridioides difficile- Associated Diarrhea (CDAD), Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis Most common adverse reactions are diarrhea (5 to 14%), nausea (3 to 18%), abdominal pain (3 to 7%), or vomiting (2 to 7%).
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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