Composition

• Each Film Coated Tablet Contains:
• Azithromycin Dihydrate IP eq to Azithromycin 500 mg

Packing

• 10x1x(2x5)
  Blister
  

MRP

• Rs 119.5

Overview

It belongs to the broad-spectrum class of macrolide antibiotic. It has long shelf-life and has high tissue penetration. It is highly stable at low pH. It also has immunomodulatory affect. It is used for sexually transmitted diseases and enteric infections.

Indications

• Respiratory infections
• Enteric infections
• Genitourinary infections
• Bacterial Conjunctivitis
• Bacterial sinusitis
• Cervicitis
• Community acquired pneumonia

Mechanism of action

Azithromycin inhibits the protein synthesis process by inhibiting translation step by binding with the 50s ribosomal subunit.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption- It is absorbed in the intestine
Protein Binding- It shows less protein Binding

Metabolism- It does not show metabolism and eliminated by liver
Excretion- It is excreted unchanged via urine

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Loose stools
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain

Contraindication

• Contraindicated in myasthenia gravis
• Contraindicated in heart rhythm
• Contraindicated in Skeletal muscle disorder

Drug Interaction

• Albuterol
• Montelukast
• Budesonide
• Levothyroxine
• Doxycycline
• Aspirin