Azidraw 500

Composition of Azidraw 500

Azidraw 500 contains Azithromycin (500mg). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.

Uses of Azidraw 500

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Azidraw 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in different parts of the body. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
• helping the body clear the infection effectively. This helps reduce symptoms such as fever
• pain
• swelling
• or difficulty breathing
• depending on the site of infection. Complete the full course as prescribed to help prevent the infection from returning and to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.

How Azidraw 500 works

Azidraw 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to the bacterial ribosome and prevents the production of essential proteins required for bacterial growth and survival, thereby stopping the infection from spreading.

How to take Azidraw 500

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azidraw 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Azidraw 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, hearing disturbance and heart rhythm changes. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Azidraw 500

Most side effects of Azidraw are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Azidraw 500

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem or take a medicine for one — this group can affect the heart's electrical timing. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself.

Do not take Azidraw if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Interacts with a long list of medicines, including statins, some heart medicines and blood thinners — tell your doctor everything you take. Antacids reduce absorption; separate them by a couple of hours.

How to store Azidraw 500

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Azidraw 500

Take Azidraw 500mg Tablet exactly as prescribed and complete the full course, even if you start feeling better. Stopping Azidraw 500mg Tablet early may allow the infection to return and become harder to treat. Take Azidraw 500mg Tablet at the same time each day to maintain consistent antibiotic levels in the body. Avoid taking antacids within 2 hours before or after taking Azidraw 500mg Tablet, as they may affect absorption. Take Azidraw 500mg Tablet with food, or it may cause stomach upset. Diarrhea may occur while taking Azidraw 500mg Tablet; stay hydrated and contact your doctor if it becomes severe. Stop taking Azidraw 500mg Tablet and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of heart rhythm problems before taking Azidraw 500mg Tablet. Report symptoms such as palpitations, fainting, or severe dizziness promptly to your doctor. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they worsen.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

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Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Macrolide

Chemical class:

Aminoglycosides