Aztra 250 Tablet

Composition of Aztra 250 Tablet

Aztra 250 Tablet contains Azithromycin 250 mg (as Azithromycin dihydrate) per tablet. It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Aztra 250 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; also used for certain sexually transmitted infections as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial respiratory infections
• Helps in ear infections
• Effective in skin and soft tissue infections
• Convenient once-daily dosing
• Helps reduce fever and infection symptoms

How Aztra 250 Tablet works

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

How to take Aztra 250 Tablet

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily; can be taken with or without food (take with food if stomach upset occurs). Swallow whole with water and complete the full 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 Aztra 250 Tablet

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• headache
• dizziness
• rash

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 Aztra 250 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not viral). Complete the course to reduce resistance. Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice/hepatitis with azithromycin, myasthenia gravis, and in patients with heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation), low potassium/magnesium, or on QT-prolonging drugs. Seek urgent care for severe allergy (swelling, breathing difficulty), severe/persistent diarrhoea (possible C. difficile), or signs of liver injury (yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine).

Do not take Aztra 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 dosing), warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk), digoxin (increased levels), cyclosporine, statins (rare risk of myopathy), QT-prolonging medicines (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, certain antipsychotics/fluoroquinolones), ergot derivatives (avoid)

How to store Aztra 250 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Aztra 250 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:

HEAL (INDIA) PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic