AZIFAST 500 Tablet 6's

INTRODUCTION ABOUT AZIFAST 500MG TABLET

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is used to manage mild to moderately susceptible infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms, which include chest, throat, and nasal infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat, and sinusitis. It is also used to manage ear infections and skin and soft tissue infections (such as an abscess or boil) in affected individuals.

It contains a medicine called azithromycin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics that works by preventing the growth of bacteria and helps clear up the infection.

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Azithromycin, other antibiotics such as erythromycin/clarithromycin (macrolides), and ketolides. It is also not recommended for use in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction.

Before taking AZIFAST 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, myasthenia gravis (a condition marked by weak muscles), heart problems, and/or kidney problems.

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. It is also advised to be used with caution in breast-feeding women, as it is unknown whether the medicine gets excreted in the breast milk.

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children weighing less than 45 kg. It is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.

The most common side effects of taking AZIFAST 500MG TABLET are stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, dizziness, headache, and/or skin rash. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF AZIFAST 500MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• mild to moderately susceptible infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms, which include chest, throat, and nasal infections
• ear infections and skin and soft tissue infections (such as an abscess or boil) in affected individuals

HOW AZIFAST 500MG TABLET WORKS

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis (essential for the bacteria's growth) that results in its destruction, thus managing its growth and spread of infection in affected individuals.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take this medicine as advised by your physician.
• For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow AZIFAST 500MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse AZIFAST 500MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AZIFAST 500MG TABLET

COMMON

• stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• flatulence
• dizziness, headache
• numbness or pickling sensation
• loss of appetite
• taste disturbance
• visual disturbances
• deafness
• skin rash, itching
• joint pain
• tiredness, weakness

Stop taking AZIFAST 500MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face/lips, rash, and/or itching (affecting the whole body)
• signs of serious bowel inflammation, such as severe or prolonged diarrhea
• signs of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction such as yellowing of skin and whites of eyes, dark urine

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

Use with Caution

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary.

BREASTFEEDING

Use with Caution

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women, as it is unknown whether the medicine is excreted in breastmilk.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Use with Caution

Do not drive or operate any machines if AZIFAST 500MG TABLET affects your ability to drive or operate any machines.

KIDNEY

Use with Caution

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems.

LIVER

Consult your doctor

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction. It should be used with caution in patients with other liver problems.

ALLERGY

Contraindicated

Do not take AZIFAST 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to Azithromycin, other antibiotics such as erythromycin/clarithromycin (macrolides), ketolides, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

Use with Caution

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems such as prolongation of QT interval, Torsade’s de pointes, and other proarrhythmic conditions. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

USE IN PEDIATRICS

Contraindicated

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children weighing less than 45 kg.

USE IN GERIATRICS

Use with Caution

AZIFAST 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years).

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking AZIFAST 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• ergotamine (medicine used to manage migraine)
• warfarin (medicine used to manage blood clots)
• ciclosporin (used to manage transplanted organ rejection)
• antacids (used to manage indigestion) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate
• digoxin (used to manage heart failure)
• colchicine (used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever)
• terfenadine (used for skin allergy)
• hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine (medicines used to manage malaria)
• efavirenz, nelfinavir (medicines used in the management of HIV)
• fluconazole (used to manage fungal infection) 

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AZIFAST 500MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

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FAQs ABOUT AZIFAST 500MG TABLET

Q: What is AZIFAST 500MG TABLET used for?

A: AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is used to manage mild to moderately susceptible infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms, which include chest, throat, and nasal infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat, and sinusitis). It is also used to manage ear infections and skin and soft tissue infections (such as an abscess/boil).

Q: How AZIFAST 500MG TABLET works?

A: AZIFAST 500MG TABLET works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis (essential for the bacteria to grow) that results in its destruction, thus managing its growth and spread of infection in affected individuals.

Q: What are the most common side effects of taking AZIFAST 500MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking AZIFAST 500MG TABLET are stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, dizziness, headache, and/or skin rash. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

Q: How to take AZIFAST 500MG TABLET?

A: Take this medicine as advised by your physician.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow AZIFAST 500MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse AZIFAST 500MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Q: Who should avoid taking AZIFAST 500MG TABLET?

A: AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Azithromycin, other antibiotics such as erythromycin/clarithromycin (macrolides), and/or ketolides. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from liver diseases such as cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction.

Q: Is AZIFAST 500MG TABLET available over the counter?

A: AZIFAST 500MG TABLET is usually available by prescription only. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting management with AZIFAST 500MG TABLET.

Q: Can AZIFAST 500MG TABLET be taken with food?

A: AZIFAST 500MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and stomach upset.

Q: Can AZIFAST 500MG TABLET cause drowsiness?

A: Drowsiness is not a common side effect of AZIFAST 500MG TABLET. However, some individuals may experience dizziness or fatigue while taking the medication. If you experience any significant drowsiness or dizziness, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medication affects you.

Q: Can AZIFAST 500MG TABLET be used for dental infections?

A: AZIFAST 500MG TABLET may be prescribed by a healthcare provider to manage certain dental infections caused by bacteria. However, the appropriateness of AZIFAST 500MG TABLET for dental infections should be determined by a healthcare provider based on the specific circumstances of the infection.