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Azee 500 Injection 5 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

AZITHROMYCIN-500MG

Uses:

<p>Azee 500 Injection 5 ml is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Azee 500 Injection 5 ml are as follows:<br/></p><ul><li>Treatment of Bacterial Infections: Azee 500 Injection 5 ml is commonly prescribed for managing bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.<br/></li><li>Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Azee 500 Injection 5 ml effectively treats skin conditions like cellulitis and other soft tissue infections caused by bacteria that respond to this medication.<br/></li><li>Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Azee 500 Injection 5 ml is widely used in the treatment of STIs such as Chlamydia and gonorrhea, due to its efficacy against the bacteria responsible for these diseases.<br/></li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Azee 500 Injection 5 ml slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival.
  • It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration than other similar antibiotics.
  • Doctors prescribe Azee 500 Injection 5 ml for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. 

FAQs

Azee 500 Injection 5 ml belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia (lung infection) and pelvic infections (infection of the reproductive organs). It is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective.

Azee 500 Injection 5 ml kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival.

Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours of taking Azee 500 Injection 5 ml. Antacids can interact with Azee 500 Injection 5 ml and make it less effective when taken simultaneously.

Azee 500 Injection 5 ml can cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

You should avoid taking Azee 500 Injection 5 ml if you have colitis (intestine inflammation), heart rhythm disorder, liver disease (like jaundice), and muscle problems (like myasthenia gravis). Contact your doctor if you have these conditions before taking Azee 500 Injection 5 ml.

Azee 500 Injection 5 ml should not be taken with any ergot derivates such as ergotamine used to treat migraine. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.