Azee (Azithromycin)

Azee Azithromycin Uses
Azee Azithromycin is used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat, chest, ear, skin, soft tissues, and sexually transmitted genitourinary infections.
How it works
Azee Azithromycin belongs to a category of medicines called macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin works by killing bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Azithromycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. This nature means it prevents the growth of the bacteria by hindering the cell division process and translation process. It aims to stops the reproduction process of bacteria. It interferes with the process of the protein synthesis process. Azithromycin binds with the 50 S ribosomal unit of protein and stops the translation process of mRNA.
Azee Azithromycin is an azalide macrolide antibiotic that is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It is an erythromycin derivative and is effective against various bacteria like Chlamydia pneumonia, Eikenella corrodens, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis etc. Azee Azithromycin is used to treat the conditions such as ear infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, a sexually transmitted bacterial disease, urinary tract infections, Urethritis, Cervicitis, tonsillitis etc. antibiotics are meant for acting on the bacteria. But it does not work on viruses that cause other allergies like cold and flu.

Understanding the drug
Azee Azithromycin is an antibiotic having bacteriostatic action.

When should you avoid it?
You should not take this drug if you:

Have any allergy to the active ingredient present in it i.e. Azithromycin
Have jaundice or other liver disease
Have any heart problems
Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant
Are breast feeding
Are having Myasthenia Gravis
Have Arrhythmia
How much to take?
The dosage is only decided by the doctor after the proper assessing of the condition of the patient and various factors such as disease condition, age and body weight. The dose can’t be fixed because it varies from patient to patient. Always take the dose as prescribed by the Doctor.

What are the strengths available?
Azithromycin is out there in four strength combination on our website:

Azee DT 100 mg
Azee 250 mg
Azee 500 mg
Azee 1000 mg
Who is the manufacturer?
Azithromycin is manufactured by Cipla, well known Pharmaceutical company and is available on our website in various pack size of tablets.

How to take?
Azithromycin should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with full glass of water. Don’t crush or chew the tablet.

When to take?
Always take the medicine as instructed by the doctor or pharmacist. Don’t consume the medicine in a greater amount. The intake of dosage varies from patient to patient. So, the doctor will recommend the best therapeutic dose for you. Consult your doctor before taking the drug.

For how long should it be taken?
Take the drugs as long as recommended by the Doctor. Always ask the doctor before stopping the intake of the drug.

What if you take too much (overdose)?
In case of overdose, immediately consult your concerned doctor. Do suggest you all to take medical help as soon as possible before and if you encounter any bizarre reaction.

What if you miss the dose?
Try to take the drugs at an equivalent time every day. This reduces the chances of missing dose. Talk to your Doctor if you miss the Dose. Don’t double up the dose in order to catch up with the previous one.

What are the side effects?
Every medicine shows some side effects, same way this drug also have some undesired effects with it. It is not necessary that all the people will encounter same side effects.

Are there any possible drug interactions?
Always inform your doctor about the drugs you’re taking till date. Give a complete list of prescription or non prescription drugs and any other disease conditions. This way, doctor is able to decide and give you the list of drugs and other things that may interact with Azithromycin.

What are the items to be taken care of?
Always take the medicine as per prescription.
Don’t use the expired drug.
Avoid the intake of antacids (Aluminum and Magnesium) along with it as it may reduce its efficacy.
Azithromycin can cause diarrhea, stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor if you experience watery and bloody diarrhea.
Never share your medicine with anybody, albeit they need an equivalent symptoms.
Always store the medicine at the room temperature and away from moisture, heat and light.
Consult with your pharmacist about the proper disposal of the drug.
Keep an entire record of all the medicines you’re taking alongside this medicine.
Expert advice
Do not take Azithromycin if you are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin or any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Do not take any antacids containing magnesium or aluminium for up to 2 hours before and after taking this drug.
Consult your doctor before taking this drug if you are pregnant.
Do not take this medicine if you’re nursing.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this azithromycin/ Azithral/ Azax/ Zithrox/ Zithrox plus/ Azithro 500/Aziwok can be used for cough, cold and sore throat?
Yes. Azithromycin (also available as Azithral/ Azax/ Zithrox/ Zithrox plus/ Azithro 500/Aziwok) is employed to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat and chest.

Q. Is azithromycin safe in pregnancy and breast feeding?
There is insufficient information available about the use of azithromycin during pregnancy. Therefore do not use azithromycin during pregnancy, unless explicitly advised by your doctor.

Q. Is azithromycin and erythromycin the same?
No. Both are different type of antibiotic.

Q. Is azithromycin safe?
Azithromycin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

UsesAzithromycin is used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat, chest, ear, skin, soft tissues, and sexually transmitted genitourinary infections.How it worksAzithromycin belongs to a category of medicines called macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin works by killing bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Azithromycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. This nature means it prevents the growth of the bacteria by hindering the cell division process and translation process. It aims to stops the reproduction process of bacteria. It interferes with the process of the protein synthesis process. Azithromycin binds with the 50 S ribosomal unit of protein and stops the translation process of mRNA.Azithromycin is an azalide macrolide antibiotic that is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It is an erythromycin derivative and is effective against various bacteria like Chlamydia pneumonia, Eikenella corrodens, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis etc. Azithromycin is used to treat the conditions such as ear infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, a sexually transmitted bacterial disease, urinary tract infections, Urethritis, Cervicitis, tonsillitis etc. antibiotics are meant for acting on the bacteria. But it does not work on viruses that cause other allergies like cold and flu.
Understanding the drugAzithromycin is an antibiotic having bacteriostatic action.
When should you avoid it?You should not take this drug if you:
Have any allergy to the active ingredient present in it i.e. AzithromycinHave jaundice or other liver diseaseHave any heart problemsAre pregnant or planning to be pregnantAre breast feedingAre having Myasthenia GravisHave ArrhythmiaHow much to take?The dosage is only decided by the doctor after the proper assessing of the condition of the patient and various factors such as disease condition, age and body weight. The dose can’t be fixed because it varies from patient to patient. Always take the dose as prescribed by the Doctor.
What are the strengths available?Azithromycin is out there in four strength combination on our website:
Azee DT 100 mgAzee 250 mgAzee 500 mgAzee 1000 mgWho is the manufacturer?Azithromycin is manufactured by Cipla, well known Pharmaceutical company and is available on our website in various pack size of tablets.
How to take?Azithromycin should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with full glass of water. Don’t crush or chew the tablet.
When to take?Always take the medicine as instructed by the doctor or pharmacist. Don’t consume the medicine in a greater amount. The intake of dosage varies from patient to patient. So, the doctor will recommend the best therapeutic dose for you. Consult your doctor before taking the drug.
For how long should it be taken?Take the drugs as long as recommended by the Doctor. Always ask the doctor before stopping the intake of the drug.
What if you take too much (overdose)?In case of overdose, immediately consult your concerned doctor. Do suggest you all to take medical help as soon as possible before and if you encounter any bizarre reaction.
What if you miss the dose?Try to take the drugs at an equivalent time every day. This reduces the chances of missing dose. Talk to your Doctor if you miss the Dose. Don’t double up the dose in order to catch up with the previous one.
What are the side effects?Every medicine shows some side effects, same way this drug also have some undesired effects with it. It is not necessary that all the people will encounter same side effects.
Are there any possible drug interactions?Always inform your doctor about the drugs you’re taking till date. Give a complete list of prescription or non prescription drugs and any other disease conditions. This way, doctor is able to decide and give you the list of drugs and other things that may interact with Azithromycin.What are the items to be taken care of?Always take the medicine as per prescription.Don’t use the expired drug.Avoid the intake of antacids (Aluminum and Magnesium) along with it as it may reduce its efficacy.Azithromycin can cause diarrhea, stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor if you experience watery and bloody diarrhea.Never share your medicine with anybody, albeit they need an equivalent symptoms.Always store the medicine at the room temperature and away from moisture, heat and light.Consult with your pharmacist about the proper disposal of the drug.Keep an entire record of all the medicines you’re taking alongside this medicine.Expert adviceDo not take Azithromycin if you are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin or any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.Do not take any antacids containing magnesium or aluminium for up to 2 hours before and after taking this drug.Consult your doctor before taking this drug if you are pregnant.Do not take this medicine if you’re nursing.Frequently asked questionsAzithromycinQ. Is this azithromycin/ Azithral/ Azax/ Zithrox/ Zithrox plus/ Azithro 500/Aziwok can be used for cough, cold and sore throat?Yes. Azithromycin (also available as Azithral/ Azax/ Zithrox/ Zithrox plus/ Azithro 500/Aziwok) is employed to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat and chest.
Q. Is azithromycin safe in pregnancy and breast feeding?There is insufficient information available about the use of azithromycin during pregnancy. Therefore do not use azithromycin during pregnancy, unless explicitly advised by your doctor.
Q. Is azithromycin and erythromycin the same?No. Both are different type of antibiotic.
Q. Is azithromycin safe?Azithromycin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.