Azcotil

Azcotil

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

Interphil
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Azithromycin dihydrate
Indications/Uses
Acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD & sinusitis. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in patients appropriate for oral therapy. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis; uncomplicated skin/skin structure infection; abscesses usually require surgical drainage; urethritis & cervicitis; genital ulcer disease in men (chancroid).
Dosage/Direction for Use
CAP (mild severity), pharyngitis/tonsillitis, uncomplicated skin/skin structure infection 500 mg as single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD (mild to moderate) 500 mg once daily 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 once daily for 3 days. Genital ulcer disease (chancroid), non-gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis 1 g single dose. Gonococcal urethritis & cervicitis 2 g single dose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ impaired hepatic function. Risk of developing cardiac arrhythmia & torsades de pointes; increased risk for prolonged cardiac repolarization. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain.
Drug Interactions
May or may not exhibit adverse effects w/ astemizole, cisapride, & terfenadine. Reduced absorption rate w/ antacids containing Al or Mg salts.
MIMS Class
Macrolides
ATC Classification
J01FA10 - azithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Azcotil FC tab 250 mg
Packing/Price
100's;200's;30's
Form
Azcotil FC tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
100's;28's;30's
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