Azilide

Drug name: Azilide

Other names used:

Zithromax®

Active Ingredients:

azithromycin

Therapeutic actions:

Azilide is an antibacterial agent that possesses bacteriostatic effect. Action mechanism of the medication is associated with the suppression of the protein synthesis in the bacterial cells. Azithromycin works by binding to 50S subunits of the ribosomes affecting the process of translation. This inhibits the synthesis of the proteins. Without proteins bacteria are not able to reproduce themselves and then die.

Indications:

Upper respiratory tract and ENT infections caused by sensible agents such as: pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media; scarlatina;
Lower respiratory tract and soft tissues: rosacea, impetigo, secondary infected dermatosis;
Infections of the skin
Urinary tract infections: gonorrheal and nongonorrheal urethritis, cervicitis;
Lyme disease, gastric ulcer and duodena associated with Helicobacter pylori.

Contraindications and cautions:

Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparations.
Liver and kidney insufficiency

The medication should be taken with caution: pregnancy, arrhythmia, in children with expressed liver and kidney failure, infant, breastfeeding.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using azithromycin will experience it or any other.

Digestive system: diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, cholestatic jaundice.
In children: constipation, appetite reduce, gastritis; oral mucosa candidiasis.
Central nervous system: dizziness, headache, paraequilibrium, drowsiness.
In children: headache, hyperkinesia, anxiety, neurosis, sleep disturbances.
Urogenital system: vaginal candidiasis, nephritis.
Allergic reactions: rash, urticaria, skin itching, angioedema.
Others: asthenia, photosensibilazion.
In children: conjunctivitis,flavor reversion.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with azithromycin, please read the information provided with azithromycin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with azithromycin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Antacids
Ethanol
Blood thinner
Cardiac glycosides
Antidepressants
Hormonal treatment
Other antibiotics
Diabetes treatment
Antiepileptics
High cholesterol treatment
Alcaloids
Antiseptics
Diuretics
Heparines
Antibiotics

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE azithromycin with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.