Azmox 500 mg Capsule
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Primary uses of Azmox 500 mg Capsule
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Medicine Overview of Azmox Capsule
Uses of Azmox Capsule
Azmox 500 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Azmox Capsule side effects
Common
Side Effects of Azmox are Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea.
How to use Azmox Capsule
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. Azmox 500 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Azmox Capsule works
Azmox 500 mg Capsule 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.
In Depth Information on Azmox Capsule
Expert advice for Azmox Capsule
- Azmox 500 mg Capsule will cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- 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.
- Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Azmox 500 mg Capsule.
Azmox Capsule related warnings
Special precautions for Azmox Capsule
Alcohol
SAFE
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Azmox 500 mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Azmox 500 mg Capsule 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.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Azmox 500 mg Capsule 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.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Azmox 500 mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Azmox 500 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azmox 500 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Azmox 500 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azmox 500 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Azmox Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Azmox 500 mg Capsule, 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.
Patient Concerns
Questions Related to Azmox
Frequently asked questions about Azmox Capsule
Frequently asked questions about Azithromycin
Q. Is azithromycin and erythromycin the same?
No. Azithomycin and erythromycin are two different medications belonging to the same class and have similar use. Their use in different conditions may vary depending upon individual response
Q. Is azithromycin topical safe?
Azithromycin topical is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Azmox used for treating a cold and sore throat?
Azmox is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking Azmox in these conditions.
Q. Is Azmox safe?
Azmox is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Azmox an antibiotic?
Yes, Azmox 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 Azmox. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Azmox good for tonsillitis?
Azmox can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over Azmox for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.
Q. Is Azmox banned?
No, Azmox is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.
Q. Can Azmox be used to treat a fever?
Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. Azmox can be used for the treatment of bacterial infections only. Please take advice from your physician before taking any antibiotic for fever as it is important to identify the type of infection causing fever.
Q. Is Azmox used for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Azmox is not recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of UTI.
Q. Is Azmox good for acne?
Azmox can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of Azmox in the treatment of acne. However, it is always advised that you should consult to your physician before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q. Can I take Azmox with paracetamol?
Azmox 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.
Q. Can I take Azmox with omeprazole?
Azmox 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.
Q. Can I take Azmox with ibuprofen?
Azmox 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.
Q. Can I take Azmox with esomeprazole?
Azmox 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.
Q. Can I take Azmox with birth control pills (oral contraceptives)
No interactions have been clinically observed between Azmox 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 Azmox and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).
Q. Does Azmox treat a cough?
No, Azmox cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Azmox 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.
Q. Does Azmox affect sperm?
Azmox has not been reported to affect sperms.
Q. Does Azmox cause drowsiness?
No, Azmox does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Azmox.
Q. Does Azmox cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of Azmox. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking Azmox.
Q. Does Azmox affect fertility?
Azmox 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.
Q. Can I take Azmox for throat infection caused by streptococcus?
Yes, Azmox 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.
Q. Can I take Azmox for a toothache (tooth pain)?
Azmox 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 Azmox or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.
Q. Can I take Azmox for the flu?
No, Azmox 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 Azmox as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.
Q. Can I take Azmox for a sinus infection?
Yes, Azmox 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.
Q. Can I take Azmox for yeast infection?
Azmox is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.
Q. Can I take Azmox for chlamydia?
Yes, Azmox can be taken for chlamydial infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor, in the doses advised.
Q. Can I take Azmox for tooth infection?
Azmox 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.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Taking Azmox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Azmox with Astemizole
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Astemizole: Histeeze
Azmox with Mizolastine
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Mizolastine: Zehist
Azmox with Terfenadine
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Terfenadine: Terfed, Trexyl, Daylert
Azmox with Ebastine
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Ebastine: Qubast, Albast, Ebast, Ebay, Ebanorm, Ebaset, Best, Ebahist
Azmox with Sodium Bicarbonate
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Sodium Bicarbonate: Sodamax, Sobinix, Sobimed, Zeitabin, Soda Bicarb Glycerin
Azmox with Tolbutamide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Tolbutamide: Told, Rastinon
Azmox with Glipizide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Glipizide: Glunase, Glazulin, Egly, Libiz, M Diab, Glyson, Lipi, Glynase, Glytop, Glucotrol
Azmox with Chlorpropamide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Chlorpropamide: Diabinese
Azmox with Gliclazide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Gliclazide: Diabic, Glywin, Carryl, Glucoril, Glurob, Aliza, GZ, Diabezide, Monoglide, Betazide
Azmox with Glimepiride
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Glimepiride: Euroglip, Pridex MG, Glimpee, Prideme, Glimpse, Glimipill, Sunglim, Sysril, Glydin, Glyde
Azmox with Repaglinide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Repaglinide: Ripadep, Lunch ON, Page, Reglide, Rapamon, Repage, Eurepa, Rapilin, Repa, Novonorm
Azmox with Nateglinide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Nateglinide: Natiz, Glinate, Natelide
Azmox with Glibenclamide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Glibenclamide: No Gluco, Diabnil, D Con, Semi Daonil, Daonil, Semi-Euglucon, Aviglen, Glybovin, Gliconil, Diabetnil
Azmox with Ziprasidone
MINOR
Medicines with composition Ziprasidone: Zipris, Zipradep
Azmox with Aripiprazole
MINOR
Medicines with composition Aripiprazole: Arifril, Biozol, Elrip, Arpizol, Aripicad, Aridus, Asprito MT, Aria, Apz, Aripiren
Azmox with Zuclopenthixol
MINOR
Medicines with composition Zuclopenthixol: Clopixol-Acuphase
Azmox with Quetiapine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Quetiapine: Quitsun, Qutec, Qutipin, Adequet, Esq, Quetic, Qutin, Quticool, Qutace, Quetigress
Azmox with Blonanserin
MINOR
Medicines with composition Blonanserin: Elicia
Azmox with Fluphenazine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Fluphenazine: Medipax, Monazine, Prolinate, Flupez
Azmox with Tiapride
MINOR
Medicines with composition Tiapride: Tiaprex
Azmox with Sulpiride
MINOR
Medicines with composition Sulpiride: Stride
Azmox with Paliperidone
MINOR
Medicines with composition Paliperidone: Psycodon, Paliris, Invega Sustenna, Palivega, Palica OD, Palip
Azmox with Trifluoperazine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Trifluoperazine: Selocalm, Sugil, Elicalm, Dipicalm, Shicalm, Trazine, Relicalm, Trikozin
Azmox with Thioridazine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Thioridazine: R Zin, Zina, Thiolite, T Zine, Thioril, Tridaz, Multizine, Ridazin, Delnil, Thiolent
Azmox with Risperidone
MINOR
Medicines with composition Risperidone: Rasin, Ubitdon, Zodon, Repridon, Riposh, Rize, Sperd, Respid, Zon, R Don
Azmox with Zotepine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Zotepine: Sirilept
Azmox with Amisulpride
MINOR
Medicines with composition Amisulpride: Stozen, Sulpigold, Amisulide, Solpriwel, Psyride, Amijoy, Sypride, Sulpra, Amiselect, Skizotus
Azmox with Asenapine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Asenapine: Welenuf
Azmox with Loxapine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Loxapine: Loxaris, Loxacon, Loxapax, Enipaxol, Loxip, Loxpin, Loxacalm C, Loxapac
Azmox with Haloperidol
MINOR
Medicines with composition Haloperidol: Norma, Cizonil, Zoridol, Nase, Sydol, Peridol, Depinase, Halodi, Halodil, Hapiwin
Azmox with Levosulpiride
MINOR
Medicines with composition Levosulpiride: PrideDay, Evopride, Lepivil, Shilride, Levoride, C-Pride, Sulvo, Edride, Ulpride, Prolevo
Azmox with Chlorpromazine
MINOR
Medicines with composition Chlorpromazine: Karzine, Ostil, Prom, Chlorpromazine, Chlopro, Prazin, Salichlor, Chlorotame, Zinetil, CPZ
Azmox with Flupenthixol
MINOR
Medicines with composition Flupenthixol: Pnxol, Flupen, Anxiset
Azmox with Iloperidone
MINOR
Medicines with composition Iloperidone: Ilofast, Ilopt, Ilopride, Ilosure, Iiosure
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