AZITHRO-250
Tablets
Dose Type
Information
AZITHRO-250 is brand name of Azithromycin 250mg. Azithromycin is an antibiotic drug which is mostly used to treat respiratory tract infections, skin infections and some sexually transmitted diseases.
Therapeutic Class
An Azalide, a subclass of Macrolide Antibiotics.
Dose and Direction of Use
Take this medication whole by mouth with or without food. You may take this medicine with food if it upsets your stomach as prescribed by your doctor.
Azithro is usually taken once a day. Try taking the medicine at the same time each day. Take the medication half an hour before food for prescribed days.
Mode of Action
Azithromycin binds to the 23S rRNA of the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit. It blocks protein synthesis by inhibiting the transpeptidation/translocation step of protein synthesis and by inhibiting the assembly of the 50S ribosomal subunit.
Uses
- Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Acute bacterial sinusitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Urethritis and cervicitis
- Genital ulcer disease
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin
- History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior use of azithromycin
Precautions and Warning
- For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times.
- Stopping the medication too early on your own may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. So, complete the whole prescribed time.
- If you take an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium, wait at least 2 hours before or after taking azithromycin as it can decrease the absorption of Azithromycin.
- Don't take extra dose for the missed one.
- Azithromycin can make you sunburn more easily. You can wear scarf or use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outside.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding women then consult to your doctor before taking this medication.
