AZITHROMYCIN 500 MG

Introduction

Azithromycin 500 mg comes in tablet form, and it is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria in our body. Azithromycin 500 mg treats different types of infections caused by minute organisms and bacteria. Examples of these types of diseases are respiratory diseases, skin diseases, ear diseases, etc.

This medicine is easily available in online and offline markets of USA, UK, Canada, and Australia with the prescription. You can buy Azithromycin online. Azithromycin tablet is also a very important medication in treating coronavirus.

Azithromycin Generic name: Azithromycin 

Uses

What is Azithromycin used to treat? Azithromycin 500 mg uses is a macrolide antibiotic that treats different bacterial infections. Its main function in the body is to stop the growth of bacteria. This medicine never works on infections caused by viruses like the common cold or flu.

Misuse of these types of medicines decreases their effectiveness.

How to use Azithromycin

Always follow the guidelines and Azithromycin dosage prescription given by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Dosage always depends upon the condition and severity of the symptoms.

For best and effective results, take this medicine at even timings daily and complete the full course of medication as per the prescribed dosages. Never stop this medication suddenly, as this can allow bacteria to grow again.

Azithromycin 500 mg can be less effective if taken with antiacids because it contains aluminum or magnesium that decreases the absorption of azithromycin. Maintain a gap of 2 hours in both the medicines.

Side Effects

There are some common side effects associated with azithromycin 500mg, which includes:

• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Nausea or abdominal pain

If any of the common side effects persist for long or gets worse by the time, kindly consult your doctor as soon as possible. Some serious side effects are also there with this medicine, like:

• Deafness
• Eye problem or blurred vision
• Difficulty in speaking
• Liver related problems
• Excessive tiredness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Severe dizziness or fainting

Remember to tell your doctor if any serious side effects happen because they can be dangerous for the patient’s life. This medicine rarely causes any serious side effects but if it does, take immediate medical help.

If this medicine is used for a longer period of time, it may cause oral thrush or yeast infection. Consult your doctor right away if you experience any white patches in the mouth, vaginal discharge changes, or any unusual symptoms.

Precautions

Always tell your doctor about your previous medical history (if any) and the current symptoms if you are taking any prior medications or allergic to any medicine. This will help your doctor give you the best treatment with the correct dosage.

Never take any live bacterial vaccination while taking azithromycin, as it can lower the vaccination’s effectiveness. Pregnant women are not advised to take this medicine without the doctor’s consultation. Also, this medicine passes into breast milk, so consult your doctor before breastfeeding the baby while taking this medicine.

Interactions

Interaction means when a medicine interacts with some other drug and causes some serious side effects. Azithromycin 500 mg also interacts with certain drugs like sotalol, ibutilide, dronedarone, chloroquine, etc.

Also, never mix this medicine with alcohol as it can make you dizzier that can create problems for you. Avoid having alcohol with Azithromycin 500 mg.

Overdose

Overdose of this medicine can be fatal. Try to take medicine according to the given prescription and at the same time daily. If you miss any dose, then never make up for the missed dose by taking it double.

In case of overdose, immediately rush to the nearby hospital or seek emergency help.

Storage

Store Azithromycin 500 mg in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Please keep it away from children and never share your medicine with anybody else. Swallow the Azithromycin tablet as a whole, don’t break it in halves.