Description
Azithromycin is a salt that belongs to the class of macrolide antibiotics. Macrolides can be defined as drugs used to treat bacterial infections and antibiotics is defined as a drug that kills or restricts the growth of bacteria or microorganisms. Its significant role is to inhibit the synthesis of essential proteins which are required by bacteria to perform their functions.
Azithromycin does not work against viruses such as the common cold, and flu. It can only be used to cure bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases(STDs), and common infections of ears, lungs, skin, throat, and reproductive organs. In this oral tablet, azithromycin salt present is 250 mg.
USES OF AZITHROMYCIN-250
Azithromycin comes in various variants consisting of different amounts of azithromycin present. The dose of the drug depends on the body weight and age of the patient and must be consumed with the proper guidance of a doctor. Some common benefits of this antibiotic are-
- Used to treat bacterial infections.
- Used to cure STDs.
- Easy to use.
- Affordable
- Highly effective and efficient results.
- It is highly effective as compared to other antibiotics as it has a longer half-life and stays in the body for a long.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AZITHROMYCIN-250
Misuse of azithromycin-250 can result in several complicacies such as-
- Diarrhea.
- Rashes
- Face swelling
- Breathing problems
- Fatigue and dizziness
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
One must stop the consumption of this drug as soon as he/she faces such issues and inform your doctor about these reactions. These can either be the result of previous allergies to this drug or can be a drug-drug/ drug-food interaction.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Avoid taking antacids before this medication.
- Complete the course of medication as prescribed by the physician. Do not overdose and leave the course in between.
- If in case a patient faces any itching, rashes, diarrhea, or any side effect, one must consult the doctor.
- It is a schedule H drug and must be given with a proper prescription.
STORAGE
Must be stored below 25°C.
Protect from light and moisture.
