AZEE 500MG

What is Azee 500mg?

Azee 500mg is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections of your skin, nose, tonsils, throat, ears, and lungs.

It contains Azithromycin as its active ingredient and belongs to a class of medications called Macrolide antibiotics.

A bacterial infection is a condition when bacteria grow in the body and start causing infection.

Doctors also recommend Azee 500mg tablet to patients suffering from sexually transmitted diseases.

What are the uses of Azee 500mg tablet?

Here are seven common uses of Azee 500mg tablet:

• Respiratory tract infections
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Skin infections
• Throat infections
• Ear infections

The working mechanism of the Azee 500mg tablet

Azee 500mg works by hindering bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for the growth and survival of bacteria.

It connects to the bacterial ribosome, a structure that is responsible for making proteins and blocking the formation of new proteins.

In this way, Azee 500mg leads to the death of bacteria and treats your bacterial infection effectively.

Dosage information for Azee 500mg

Before you start the dosage of the Azee tablet, read the patient information leaflet provided with the medicine itself.

Azee 500mg tablet must be swallowed as a whole with water without crushing as this might affect the effectiveness of the medicine.

The dosage of this medication depends upon the type and severity of the infection that is being treated.

It is important for every patient to take this medicine exactly in the same way as prescribed by a doctor.

A recommended daily dose of Azee 500mg tablet is just once a day with food as suggested by your doctor.

The dosage might be changed based on individual factors like the seriousness of the condition and response to treatment.

It is vital to follow the prescribed dosage of Azee and not exceed it without the suggestion of a doctor.

Azee tablet is taken orally and usually one hour before or 2 hours after having a meal.

This medication must be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as directed by your doctor.

Do not skip any doses of Azee 500mg and finish your full course of treatment even if you start feeling better.

Stopping this medication too early can lead to the return or worsening of your infection.

Missed dose

In case, you forget to take your dose of Azee 500mg tablet then take it as soon as you remember.

But, if the time for the next scheduled dose is almost near then skip the missed one and start with a normal dose of Azee 500mg.

Overdose

Azee 500mg tablet is a powerful medicine and when taken in excess, it can lead to an overdose.

Symptoms of Azee 500mg overdose include hearing loss, diarrhea, and nausea.

Precautions and warnings for Azee 500mg

Inform your doctor if you have liver disorders, muscle problems, electrolyte imbalance, or heart rhythm disorder.

In rare cases, this medicine can cause diarrhea. If you have watery or bloody diarrhea then stop taking Azee and call the doctor.

Unless your doctor recommends you, do not take any anti-diarrheal medication as it might cause problems.

Doctors do not recommend Azee 500mg tablet to patients who are allergic to Azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.

In case, you use cholesterol-lowering pills, anti-gout medicine, or drugs for treating overactive bladder then tell your doctor beforehand.

Azee 500mg tablet is not prescribed to patients with pneumonia due to moderate or serious illness risk factors.

Azee 500mg: Know about its side effects

Azee 500mg can cause some common and uncommon side effects. Make sure to follow your doctor’s prescription properly.

Common side effects

• Stomach cramps
• Joint pain
• Dizziness
• Skin rash, itching
• Numbness
• Headache
• Weakness
• Visual disturbances

Uncommon

• Swelling
• Constipation, fever
• Feeling nervous
• Yeast infections of the vagina and mouth
• Decreased sense of touch or sensation
• Sleepiness/sleeplessness
• Racing heartbeat

Rare

• Agitation
• Vertigo

Stop taking Azee 500mg and get emergency medical help, if you experience any of these side effects.

Drug interactions

Before starting treatment with Azee 500mg, inform the doctor if you take any of these medicines:

• Fluconazole
• Ergotamine
• Warfarin
• Colchicine
• Antacids
• Digoxin
• Efavirenz

Drug interactions can change the working mechanism of Azee 500mg and reduce its effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions for Azee 500mg

What if I do not get better after taking Azee 500mg?

If there is no improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking the Azee tablet then inform your doctor.

You must also contact your doctor immediately if symptoms get worse during treatment with Azee 500mg tablet.

Why is Azee 500mg given for 3 days?

Duration of treatment mainly depends upon the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient.

To treat bacterial infections mostly, a single dose of Azee 500mg tablet is given to patients for 3 days.

Can I get a yeast infection during treatment with Azee 500mg?

Some people might suffer from a fungal or yeast infection called thrush after taking Azee 500mg.

Antibiotics like Azee 500mg tablet can kill good bacteria in your intestine that are responsible for stopping thrush.