Azipac Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

Upper resp tract infections including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis; lower resp tract infections including bronchitis & pneumonia; STD including non-gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis; otitis media; skin & skin structure infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Community-acquired pneumonia (mild), pharyngitis/tonsillitis (2nd-line therapy), skin/skin structure infection (uncomplicated) 500 mg as single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Acute bacterial exacerbation of COPD (mild to moderate) 500 mg for 3 days or 500 mg as single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Acute bacterial sinusitis 500 mg for 3 days. Genital ulcer disease (chancroid) & non-gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis 1 g as single dose. Gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis 2 g as single dose.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to azithromycin or any macrolide.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

May lead to overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Not to be administered concomitantly w/ ergot derivatives. Hepatic & severe renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & flatulence; rashes & reversible elevations in liver transaminases.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Azipac tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 3's

Azipac

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical