Azithromycin

• Brand Name: Arrow-Azithromycin
• Generic Name: Azithromycin
• Other Names: Zithromax, Zmax
• Dosage: 500mg Tablets
• Packaging: Pack of 2 x 500mg Tablets
• Manufacturer: Arrow Pharmaceuticals

Azithromycin is an broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat many bacterial infections including respiratory infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), pelvic inflammatory disease and eye infections.

What is Azithromycin?

Azithromycin is an broad-spectrum antibiotic and is used to treat a wide variety of mild to moderate bacterial infecions. Azithromycin in indicated for:

• upper respiratory tract infections and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis or strep throat, tonsillitis, sinus infections, worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, middle ear infection etc)
• skin infections including abscess and ulcers
• sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) of the cervix or urinary tract (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, etc.)
• pelvic inflammatory disease (infection and inflammation of uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries)
• eye infection (chlamydia trachomatis conjunctivitis and trachoma)

Who can take Azithromycin?

Azithromycin is well-tolerated, however you should tell your physician of any allergies or regular medications you are taking.

Azithromycin Dosage

For treatment of sexually transmitted diseases the recommended dosage is two tablets as a single dose. For other infections azithromycin is usually taken daily. Your physician will advise the correct dosage for your condition.

Azithromycin Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• oral thrush or vaginal
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• dizziness, headache, spinning sensation
• tiredness and/or drowsiness
• stomach pain
• indigestion
• wind
• constipation
• diarrhoea
• loose bowel motions
• muscle aches or joint aches
• hearing loss or ringing in the ears
• altered taste and smell

Any of the following side-effects should be immediately reported to your physician before taking another dose:

• severe persistent diarrhoea (loose bowel motions)
• fast or irregular heartbeats
• chest pain
• symptoms of sunburn such as redness, itching, swelling or blistering that may occur more quickly than normal
• hives, itching or skin rash
• fainting
• yellowing of the eyes or skin, also called jaundice
• bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, reddish or purplish blotches under the skin
• signs of frequent or worrying infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
• blood in the urine or bowel motions
• convulsions (fits)
• severe upper stomach pain, often with nausea and vomiting.

Delivery Time: 7-14 Days