Azithromycin tabelt 250mg

Azithromycin is an antimicrobial medication in the macrolide class used to treat and manage bacterial and parasitic infections.

Composition: Each uncoated tablet contains Azithromycin IP 250 mg.

Dose:

5-10 mg/kg orally once or twice a day for 1-5 days. For Babesia gibsoni, it is given along with Atovaquone @ 10 mg/kg b.wt once daily for 10 days. For Skin infection, dose is 10 mg/kg b.wt once daily for 3-4 weeks.

Pharmacodynamics:

Macrozee binds to the “P” site of the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms interrupting RNA-dependent protein synthesis. Susceptible bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, various Streptococci, some Haemophilus spp, certain Bacteroides spp, Borrelia burgdorferi, some Mycoplasma spp, and some species of Chlamydia.

Indications:

MACROZEE is indicated for the treatment of Babesia gibsoniinfection in Dogs in addition to Atovaquone. It is indicated for Acute Cytauxzoonosis and Toxoplasmosis. It is indicated for the treatment of infections in the Skin, Respiratory tract, and urogenital systems. It is indicated for the treatment of otitis media (inner ear infections), Keratitis, Conjunctivitis and cyclosporine induced Gingival Hyperplasia. Macrozee may aid in the treatment of viral papillomatosis in dogs.

Directions for Use:

Azithromycin induces vomition. It’s better to administer it separately in empty stomach in mornings and feed after one hour.

Side effects:

The most common side effects relate to the gastrointestinal tract such as vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain and Cardiac arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia.

Caution: Oral antacids reduce the absorption of azithromycin.

Storage: Azithromycin tablets should be stored in a light resistant, childproof container at room temperature not higher than 30°C.