Azmox 500mg Capsule
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Medicine Overview of Azmox Capsule
Uses of Azmox Capsule
Azmox 500mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections and Typhoid fever.
It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Side effects of Azmox Capsule
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.
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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Azmox 500mg Capsule at a fixed time.
How Azmox Capsule works
Azmox 500mg capsule is an antibiotic. It stops the bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
In Depth Information on Azmox Capsule
Expert advice for Azmox Capsule
- Take Azmox only when prescribed by your doctor
- Azmox can be taken with or without food
- Do not take aluminum and magnesium containing antacids with Azmox. It should be taken one hour before or two hours after taking antacids
- Azmox commonly causes nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Contact your doctor immediately in case you experience any allergic reaction like severe skin rash while taking Azmox
- Use of Azmox during pregnancy is not advisable until considered absolutely necessary by your physician
- Breastfeeding should be stopped while taking Azmox. It is recommended to discard the milk during the treatment and up till 2 days after discontinuation of Azmox
Warnings
Special precautions for Azmox 500mg Capsule
Alcohol
SAFE
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Azmox 500mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Azmox 500mg 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....
+moreAnimal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Azmox 500mg Capsule is safe to use during lactation.
Human
+morestudies 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.
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Driving
SAFE
Azmox 500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Azmox 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients
+morewith severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azmox 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
UNSAFE
Azmox 500mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild and moderate liver disease. Not advisable in patients with severe liver disease....
+moreNo dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild and moderate liver disease. Not advisable in patients with severe liver disease.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Serenace 5mg Injection 1ml, Arkazid 2mg Tablet, Halocer 10mg Tablet, Calmperidone 6mg Tablet
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Azithromycin, 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
Frequently asked questions for Azmox 500mg Capsule
Frequently asked questions for Azithromycin
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.
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. Are Azmox and erythromycin same?
No, Azmox and erythromycin are two different antibiotics but belong to the same class of antibiotics. They differ in their action against different bacteria.
Azmox is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
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.
No, Azmox is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Azmox has not been reported to affect sperms.
No, Azmox does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Azmox.
Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of Azmox. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking Azmox.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Azmox is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.
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.
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.
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