Azit- 200 DS- AZITHROMYCIN 200 MG DROPS
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Azit- 200 DS- AZITHROMYCIN 200 MG DROPS

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Azithromycin is an antibiotic drug mainly used to treat respiratory tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic that targets bacterial growth in the body. It is preferably used to treat bacterial infections in children targeting the nose, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and throat. Azithromycin 200 mg drops hamper bacterial growth in the body thereby treating the infection. The drops can be given at any time of the day or as prescribed by the doctor. Though there are no harmful effects of taking drops on empty stomach, they should be taken after a meal to avoid having an upset stomach. Azithromycin should be taken at the same time each day to maintain a constant level of medication in the body. The drops start showing results in 2 days however, you should complete the course to avoid the risk of reinfection. Check with your doctor if you are allergic to azithromycin and get a consultation to know about a better alternative.

Azithromycin is a bacteriostatic drug that stops bacteria from reproducing that directly affects bacterial cellular activity. The medicine is potent enough to cure intestinal infections and sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, and chlamydia. If a person is suffering from liver disease, heart rhythm disorders, or has an allergy to Azithromycin, they should avoid taking this drug. Let’s discuss the uses, side effects, drug interaction, and precautions of Azithromycin 200 mg drops:

When to Use Azithromycin 200 mg Drops

Azithromycin is used to treat a range of infections:

  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

Side effects of Azithromycin 200 mg Drops

The antibiotic drops can elicit a wide range of reactions in the body. These reactions differ in every individual. Usually, the side effects are mild to moderate and go away on their own. In rare cases where the side effects persist or get severe, calls for urgent medical attention. Some common side effects of azithromycin 200 mg drops are:

  1. Stomach cramps
  2. Nausea
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Flatulence
  5. Dizziness
  6. headache
  7. Numbness/pickling sensation
  8. Loss of appetite, taste disturbance
  9. Visual disturbances, deafness
  10. Skin rash, itching
  11. Joint pain
  12. Tiredness, weakness

Drug Interaction with Medicines  

Interaction with medicines:

  • Prevent the use of Pimozide due to the increased risk of cardiotoxicity.
  • Avoid taking medicines used to treat migraine.
  • The drops should not be taken along with Warfarin, which is used in the treatment of blood clots.
  • Do not take Ciclosporin which is used to prevent organ rejection in transplants.
  • Azithromycin can affect the working of
  • Avoid combining it with Digoxin which is used to treat heart failure
  • Colchicine, a medicine for gout and familial Mediterranean fever does not show its effect when taken with Azithromycin.
  • Azithromycin nullifies the effect of Terfenadinewhich is a common drug used in skin allergies.
  • The medicines used to treat malaria like Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine should not be taken along with azithromycin.

Warnings & Precautions

  1. Do not use azithromycin if you are allergic and find better alternatives at your doctor’s consultation.
  2. Pregnant women should not use azithromycin.
  3. People having kidney and liver impairment should not consume azithromycin without a doctor’s consultation.
  4. Driving should be completely avoided as azithromycin negatively impact it.
  5. Breastfeeding women should also avoid taking azithromycin without a doctor’s consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What are some common side effects of Azithromycin 200 mg Drops?

The commonly seen side effects are diarrhea, stomach pain, difficult or painful urination, nausea, vomiting, etc.

  1. How long does the effect of Azithromycin 200 mg Drop last in the body?

The effect of Azithromycin lasts for about 17 days in the body.

  1. Do Azithromycin 200 mg drops form an addiction?

No, the usage of Azithromycin does not lead to its addiction.

 

 

 

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