Azithromycin (Azee Tablets)
Generic Azithromycin Tablets
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Generic Azithromycin (Azee Tablets) is used to treat or prevent
bacterial infections like upper and lower genitourinary tract
infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure
infections. Azee should be used only to treat or prevent infections
that are proven, or strongly suspected to be caused by
bacteria.
Azee Tablets
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Azee Tablets are manufactured by Cipla Ltd. (Website:
www.cipla.com)
Azithromycin Dihydrate Tablets Brand Names
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Azithromycin Dihydrate tablets are available as Zithromax, Azee,
Zitrocin, Zedd, Atryn, Auricin, Avindo, Avitla and Avzeth.
Active Ingredient
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The active ingredient contained in Azee tablets is Azithromycin
Dihydrate. Each film coated Azee tablet contains either 250 mg or
500 mg of Azithromycin as Azithromycin Dihydrate IP.
Chemical Structure
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The structure of Azithromycin Dihydrate is given below:
Uses of Generic Azithromycin Tablets
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Generic Azithromycin (Azee Tablets) is used to treat Upper
respiratory tract infections (including ear, nose and throat
infections), Lower respiratory tract infections, Genitourinary
tract infections (including sexually transmitted diseases like
chlamydia and gonorrhea infections), Skin and skin structure
infections, Prophylaxis and treatment of malaria, Treatment of
acne, Treatment of chlamydial conjunctivitis.
Storage Instructions
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Generic Azithromycin (Azee Tablets) have to be stored at
controlled room temperature i.e. from 5C to 30C (41F to 86F).
Protect from moisture.Keep this as well as all other medicines away
from children and pets.
Warnings
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Serious (including fatal) allergic and skin reactions:
Discontinue Azee tablets if reaction occurs. Hepatotoxicity:
Severe, and sometimes fatal, hepatotoxicity has been reported in
some patients. Discontinue Azee immediately in case signs and
symptoms of hepatitis are observed. Prolongation of QT interval and
cases of torsades de pointes have been reported. This risk which
can be fatal should be considered in patients with certain
cardiovascular disorders including known QT prolongation or history
torsades de pointes, those with proarrhythmic conditions, and with
other drugs that prolong the QT interval.
Warnings
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Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea: Evaluate patients in
case diarrhea occurs. Generic Azithromycin (Azee Tablets) may
exacerbate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis.
Azee Dosage
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Sexually transmitted diseases:
Gonorrhoea: 2 gm as a stat dose
Chancroid: 1 gm as a stat dose
Non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis due to C. trachomatis 1
gm as a stat dose
Syphilis: 1 gm o. d. for 5 days or 500 mg o.d. for 10 days.
Acne: 250 mg - 500 mg on 3 consecutive days in a week for 12
weeks.
The recommended adult dosage of Azee tablets (Azithromycin
Dihydrate) is given below:
Azee Dosage
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Malaria:
Prophylaxis: 500 mg on first day followed by 250 mg/day for 7
days.
Treatment: 1000 mg to 1500 mg once daily for 3 days with usual
doses of chloroquine.
The dosage of Azithromycin (Azee Tablets) is given below:
Azee Tablets
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Contraindications
Azee tablets are contraindicated in patients with a
hypersensitivity to Azithromycin Dihydrate, Erythromycin, any
macrolide or ketolide antibiotic or any other component of this
medication. Generic Azithromycin (Azee Tablets) is also
contraindicated in patients with a history of cholestatic
jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior use of
Azithromycin.
Generic Azithromycin Side Effects
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The most common side effects of Generic Azithromycin (Azee
tablets) are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Rarely
occuring side effects are Palpitations, chest pain, Dyspepsia,
flatulence, vomiting, melena and cholestatic jaundice, Monilia,
vaginitis and nephritis, Dizziness, headache, vertigo and
somnolence, Fatigue, Rash, pruritus, photosensitivity and
angioedema
Overdose
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Adverse effects observed in patients at higher than recommended
doses were similar to those seen at normal doses particularly
nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. In the event of overdosage, general
symptomatic and supportive measures are indicated as required.
Azithromycin During Pregnancy
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Azithromycin (Azee Tablets) has been classified by the US FDA as
Pregnancy Category B . In the animal studies, no evidence of harm
to the fetus due to Azithromycin was observed. There are, however,
no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Since
animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human
response, Azithromycin should be used during pregnancy only if
clearly needed.
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Azee (Generic Azithromycin Tablets) by Cipla Limited, India.
