AZIBACT CF 200 MG/250 MG TABLET

Question 1

Q. Is cefpodoxime an antibiotic?

Answer

Yes, cefpodoxime is an antibiotic, it belongs to a group of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.

Question 2

Q. Does cefpodoxime treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Answer

Cefpodoxime is used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus mirabilis or Staphylococcus saprophyticus.

Question 3

Q. Is cefpodoxime a sulfa drug?

Answer

Cefpodoxime is not a sulfa drug, it belongs to a class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics.

Question 4

Q. Is cefpodoxime safe to use?

Answer

Cefpodoxime is safe to use at the prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Question 5

Q. Is cefpodoxime a steroid?

Answer

Cefpodoxime is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the class of medication known as cephalosporin.

Question 6

Q. Is cefpodoxime safe to use in pregnancy?

Answer

There are no or limited data on the use of cefpodoxime in pregnant women. Cefpodoxime may be used during pregnancy only if considered absolutely necessary by the doctor. Please consult your doctor before using cefpodoxime proxetil in pregnancy.

Question 7

Q. Is cefpodoxime related to penicillin?

Answer

Cefpodoxime belongs to a group of antibiotics known as beta-lactam antibiotics. Beta-lactam antibiotics are grouped together as they share a common structural feature, the beta-lactam ring and are further divided into different subgroups like penicillins, cephalosporins, and others. Cefpodoxime belongs to the cephalosporin subgroup of beta-lactam antibiotics.

Question 8

Q. Is cefpodoxime safe for humans?

Answer

Yes. Cefpodoxime is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Question 9

Q. Can I take cefpodoxime with ibuprofen?

Answer

Cefpodoxime can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question 10

Q. Does cefpodoxime treat chlamydia?

Answer

Cefpodoxime has not shown any activity against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of chlamydial infection.

Question 11

Q. Does cefpodoxime cover pseudomonas?

Answer

Cefpodoxime has not been reported to be active against pseudomonas. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of any pseudomonal infection.

Question 12

Q. Does cefpodoxime affect birth control?

Answer

Yes, cefpodoxime can affect birth control. It can reduce the contraceptive (pregnancy preventing) effect of estrogen which is a component of the oral combined contraception pill (birth control pill). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question 13

Q. Does cefuroxime have penicillin?

Answer

No, cefuroxime does not contain penicillin.

Question 14

Q. Does cefpodoxime cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

Answer

Cefpodoxime is not active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), rather there has been reported an inherent resistance against this bacteria.

Question 15

Q. Does cefpodoxime cover enterococcus?

Answer

Cefpodoxime has not been reported to be active against enterococcus.

Question 16

Q. Is azithromycin an antibiotic?

Answer

Yes, azithromycin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. It can be used to treat bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia and many other if caused by micro-organisms sensitive to azithromycin. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.

Question 17

Q. Is azithromycin used for treating a cold and sore throat?

Answer

Azithromycin is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking azithromycin in these conditions.

Question 18

Q. Are azithromycin and erythromycin same?

Answer

No, azithromycin and erythromycin are two different antibiotics but belong to the same class of antibiotics. They differ in their action against different bacteria.

Question 19

Q. Is azithromycin safe?

Answer

Azithromycin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Question 20

Q. Is azithromycin safe during lactation (breastfeeding)?

Answer

Azithromycin is secreted in breast milk. The adverse effects of azithromycin on the breastfed child are not known. So, breastfeeding should be stopped while taking azithromycin. It is recommended to discard the milk during the treatment and up till 2 days after discontinuation of azithromycin.

Question 21

Q. Is azithromycin good for tonsillitis?

Answer

Azithromycin can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over azithromycin for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.

Question 22

Q. Is azithromycin banned?

Answer

No, azithromycin is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.

Question 23

Q. Can azithromycin be used to treat a fever?

Answer

Fever is a symptom due to an underlying infection which could be either bacterial, viral or fungal. Please take advice from your physician before taking any antibiotic for fever as it is important to identify the type of infection causing fever.

Question 24

Q. Is azithromycin used for urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Answer

Azithromycin is not recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of UTI.

Question 25

Q. Is azithromycin good for acne?

Answer

Azithromycin can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of azithromycin in the treatment of acne. However, it is always advised that you should consult to your physician before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Question 26

Q. Is azithromycin safe in pregnancy?

Answer

Safety of azithromycin could not be established during pregnancy as sufficient information is not available for its use during pregnancy. So, it is advisable not to use azithromycin during pregnancy until considered absolutely necessary by your physician.

Question 27

Q. Can I take azithromycin with milk?

Answer

Yes, azithromycin can be taken with milk as it is recommended to take azithromycin with or without food.

Question 28

Q. Can I take azithromycin with paracetamol?

Answer

Azithromycin can be taken with paracetamol as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question 29

Q. Can I take azithromycin with omeprazole?

Answer

Azithromycin can be taken with omeprazole as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question 30

Q. Can i take azithromycin with ibuprofen?

Answer

Azithromycin can be taken with ibuprofen as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question 31

Q. Can I take azithromycin with esomeprazole?

Answer

Azithromycin can be taken with esomeprazole as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question 32

Q. Can I take azithromycin with birth control pills (oral contraceptives)

Answer

No interactions have been clinically observed between azithromycin and birth control pills (oral contraceptives). However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please talk to your doctor if you have been advised to take azithromycin and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).

Question 33

Q. Does azithromycin treat a cough?

Answer

No, azithromycin cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Azithromycin can help in relieving cough only if it would be effective in treating the underlying infection. Please talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for your cough.

Question 34

Q. Does azithromycin affect sperm?

Answer

Azithromycin has not been reported to affect sperms.

Question 35

Q. Does azithromycin cause drowsiness?

Answer

No, azithromycin does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking azithromycin.

Question 36

Q. Does azithromycin cause diarrhea?

Answer

Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of azithromycin. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking azithromycin.

Question 37

Q. Does azithromycin affect fertility?

Answer

Azithromycin is not known to affect fertility in humans. Inadequate data is available for humans. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding the same.

Question 38

Q. Can I take azithromycin for throat infection caused by streptococcus?

Answer

Yes, azithromycin can be taken for throat infection caused by streptococcus. However, this an alternative medicine for the same. There are other antibiotics available which could be more effective in the treatment of streptococcal throat infections. Please take the advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Question 39

Q. Can I take azithromycin for a toothache (tooth pain)?

Answer

Azithromycin would be helpful in a toothache (tooth pain) only when there is an underlying infection which is causing the pain. Please talk to your doctor before taking azithromycin or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.

Question 40

Q. Can I take azithromycin for the flu?

Answer

No, azithromycin is not recommended for the treatment of flu (influenza infection). Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of flu (influenza infection) before taking any medicines including antibiotics like azithromycin as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.

Question 41

Q. Can I take azithromycin for a sinus infection?

Answer

Yes, azithromycin can help to treat a bacterial sinus infection. However, as always advisable, antibiotics should only be taken only when the infection is properly diagnosed by the doctor and then antibiotics are taken as advised.

Question 42

Q. Can I take azithromycin for yeast infection?

Answer

Azithromycin is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.

Question 43

Q. Can I take azithromycin for chlamydia?

Answer

Yes, azithromycin can be taken for chlamydial infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor, in the doses advised.

Question 44

Q. Can I take azithromycin for tooth infection?

Answer

Azithromycin can be taken to treat tooth infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor to treat the infection.

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