Azinex 500 Tablet

Composition of Azinex 500 Tablet

Azinex 500 Tablet contains Azithromycin (500mg). It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Azinex 500 Tablet

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as upper and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• ear infections (otitis media)
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and certain sexually transmitted infections (e.g.
• uncomplicated chlamydial infection) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial respiratory infections
• Helps in ear infections
• Effective in skin and soft tissue infections
• Used for certain STIs like chlamydia (as prescribed)
• Once-daily dosing convenience

How Azinex 500 Tablet works

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This stops bacterial growth and helps clear the infection.

How to take Azinex 500 Tablet

Take by mouth as advised by your doctor. Usually taken once daily; swallow tablet whole with water. Can be taken with or without food (take after food if stomach upset occurs). Complete the full prescribed course even if you feel better.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Azinex 500 Tablet

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• headache
• dizziness
• taste disturbance

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 Azinex 500 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections. Do not use if allergic to azithromycin/erythromycin/macrolides. Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice with azithromycin, myasthenia gravis, and in patients at risk of QT prolongation/arrhythmias (existing heart rhythm problems, low potassium/magnesium). Seek medical help for severe diarrhea (possible C. difficile), severe rash, or signs of liver injury (dark urine, yellowing of eyes/skin).

Do not take Azinex 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

Antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (separate by at least 2 hours), warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk), antiarrhythmics/QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine), fluoroquinolones and certain antipsychotics (QT risk), digoxin (may increase levels), cyclosporine (may increase levels), ergot derivatives (avoid)

How to store Azinex 500 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Azinex 500 Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Taking it with food reduces nausea unless the pack says to take it on an empty stomach.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ROMAN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic