Azicine Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

Upper & lower resp tract infections, skin & soft tissue infections, STD, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) prophylaxis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult STD caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Haemophilus ducreyi or susceptible Neisseria gonorrhoeae 1,000 mg as a single dose. MAC prophylaxis in HIV patients 1,200 mg once wkly. Other indications 500 mg daily for 3 days, or 500 mg on day 1 then 250 mg daily on days 2-5. Childn >45 kg Single daily dose of 10 mg/kg for 3 days, or 10 mg/kg on day 1 then 5 mg/kg daily on days 2-5.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin or any of the macrolides.

Special Precautions

Patient w/ CrCl <40 mL/min, hepatic disease. Pregnancy & lactation. Avoid co-administration w/ ergot derivatives.

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, vertigo, convulsion, headache, somnolence, paresthesia, hyperactivity, GI disturbances, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, liver abnormalities, arthralgia, aggressive reaction, nervousness, agitation, anxiety, vaginitis, skin allergic reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Antacids, digoxin.

MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

J01FA10 - azithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Azicine cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

6's

Azicine

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Stellapharm

Distributor:

HK Medical Supplies

Health Express