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Overview

Uses of Azilide Tablet
Azilide 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia).
Azilide Tablet side effects
Common
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhoea
How to use Azilide Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azilide 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Azilide Tablet works
Azilide 500 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Azilide Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
SAFE
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Azilide 500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Azilide 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Azilide 500 Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Azilide 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Azilide 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azilide 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Azilide 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azilide 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Azilide Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Azilide 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Azilide 500 Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
  • Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Azilide 500 Tablet.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Stop taking Azilide 500 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Azilide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Glipizide
Brand(s): Glunase
MODERATE
Glimepiride
Brand(s): Euroglip, Pridex MG, Glimpee
MODERATE
Gliclazide
Brand(s): Diabic, Glywin
MODERATE
Aripiprazole
Brand(s): Arifril
MINOR
Ziprasidone
Brand(s): Zipris
MINOR
Fluphenazine
Brand(s): Medipax
MINOR
Loxapine
Brand(s): Loxaris, Loxacon
MINOR
Amisulpride
Brand(s): Stozen, Sulpigold
MINOR
Quetiapine
Brand(s): Quitsun, Qutec, Qutipin
MINOR
Haloperidol
Brand(s): Norma, Cizonil
MINOR
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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Azilide

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Throat pain resulted out of infection. Already given ebast suspension 1 tbspn, azilide (azithromycin oral suspension ) 1 tbspn. Should I give him drotin suspension as the kid is feeling pain in throat. ???Doctor plz appreciate as the kid is in pain
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Child Specialist
My child was suffering cold and he doesn't eat daily please give me medicine to my child 05:48 PM 05:48 PM There are many causes of your problem. Exact cause has to be determined to give proper medicines. 07:12 PM 07:12 PM Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.There are many causes of your problem. Exact cause has to be determined to give proper medicines. Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.
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Can I take fixime 200 antibiotic for cold and dry cough.
Dr. Waseem Mirza
Sexologist
u shouldn't take antibiotics without prescription, for simple cold n cough take syp corex-Dx 1 tsf tid, for cold DO STEAM INHALAION TWICE DAILY, WARM SALINE GARGLES, AVOID EXPOSURE TO COLD,TAKE REST tab levocet 1 tab bd for 5 days, take healthy diet to boost ur immunity comprising of proteins, vitamins particularly vit C, take plenty of fluids if not better in 3 days consult physician hope this helps, antibiotics are reserved only for bacterial infections , most cold like illnesses are viral so no need of antibiotics
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FAQs

Q. Is Azilide safe?
Azilide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Azilide an antibiotic?
Yes, Azilide 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 Azilide. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Can the use of Azilide cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Azilide can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. How long does Azilide takes to work?
Usually, Azilide starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Azilide?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Azilide when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Azilide and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Can the use of Azilide cause infertility?
There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Azilide will cause infertility in males or females.

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