Azito
Azito Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Azito Products
Uses of Azito Products
Azithromycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Azito Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Azito are Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea.
How Azito Products work
Azithromycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Patient Concerns about Azito Products
Frequently asked questions about Azito Products
Frequently asked questions about Azithromycin
Q. What if I give too much of Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension by mistake?
Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension on a long term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. Can Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may too get affected. Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension may kill off good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing other infections. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Q. Why is Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regimen advised by your doctor.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension a strong antibiotic?
Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension. Antibiotics such as Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Azito 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension or soon after stopping it.