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About Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis, acne, ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection.
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml contains azithromycin, which slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml does not treat a viral infection like the flu or a common cold.
Not everyone who is taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml will get these side effects. Some common side effects of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. These side effects are temporary and may resolve on their own over time. However, if these side effects persist, don't hesitate to contact your doctor.
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. The Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml should not be consumed in a dose exceeding the recommended amount to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, the course should be completed even if you feel better.
Inform your physician if you are allergic to Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml, or have any history of liver problems, muscle problems, arrhythmia, or low potassium or magnesium levels. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml can make your skin sensitive to sunburn. In this case, it is advisable to wear protective clothing or apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml.
Uses of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml are as follows:
- Treatment of Bacterial Infections: Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is commonly prescribed for managing bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml effectively treats skin conditions like cellulitis and other soft tissue infections caused by bacteria that respond to this medication.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Azifine 200 mg Suspension 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.
- Ear Infections (Otitis Media): Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is also employed in the treatment of otitis media, a middle ear infection often seen in children, to alleviate symptoms and combat the infection.
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Directions for Use
- Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
- Azifine 200 mg Suspension 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 like erythromycin.
- Doctors prescribe Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics.
How Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml Works
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- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
- To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
- Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
- Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
- Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
- Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
- If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
- Avoid taking raw fruits, nuts and vegetables.
- Do not share your personal things with others like toothbrushes.
- Clean the wounds and cuts using soap and water.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently and maintain hygiene.
- Get a good quality of sleep.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
What if I have taken an overdose of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml
Drug Warnings
- Avoid taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml if you are allergic to it or other macrolide antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor if you have any history of liver problems, jaundice, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level).
- In rare cases, the use of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medication until your doctor advises you to do so.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml.
- Inform the doctor if you are using cholesterol-lowering drugs (like simvastatin, lovastatin, etc.), anti-gout drugs (colchicine) and medicine for treating overactive bladder (tolterodine).
- Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is not recommended for patients with pneumonia (a lung disease) who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy due to moderate to severe illness or risk factors.
- It is always important to check the expiry date of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with cabozantinb may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although using Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside cabozantinb can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with fingolimod increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside fingolimod can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside hydroxychloroquine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with iloperidone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside iloperidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with Ivabradine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside Ivabradine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml together with sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside sotalol can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with efavirenz increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside efavirenz can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml with Moxifloxacin increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside Moxifloxacin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Morphine with Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml may raise blood levels and side effects of morphine.
How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml alongside morphine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed and motor coordination contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- It would be best to take probiotics after completing the full course of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml to replenish healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
- Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
- Avoid consuming too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks, as it may affect the functioning of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml.
- Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml in fighting off infections.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
It is unknown whether Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml interacts with alcohol or not. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are alcoholic before taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
There is insufficient information available about the use of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml during pregnancy. Therefore you should not use Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml during pregnancy unless explicitly advised by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is partially passed through the mother’s milk, therefore it should not be used if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
There are no data available about the influence of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml may cause dizziness and seizures so make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
Liver
Consult your doctor
You should tell your doctor if you have liver problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
You should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is not recommended for children less than 6 months of age as the safety and efficacy are not established. For children above 6 months of age, Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml can be used if the doctor has prescribed it.
Heart
Caution should be exercised while taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml in patients with heart disease. Inform your physician on priority if you/your child have chest discomfort, palpitations or irregular heartbeat. Your physician may adjust the dose of the medicine based on your health condition.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is safe for use in geriatric patients if recommended by the physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of medicine.<br />
FAQs
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It works by killing the harmful bacteria.
Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours before or after you take Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml. These antacids can interact with Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml and make them less effective when taken at the same time.
Never stop the treatment with Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml on your own as the infection may come back again (relapse) if the prescribed treatment is not completely taken. Before stopping Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml once discuss this with your doctor.
If you forget to take Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml, take your dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip that dose and take the next one when it is due. If in doubt, please contact your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. 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 Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml if you have colitis (intestine inflammation), heart rhythm disorder, liver disease (like jaundice), and muscle problem (like myasthenia gravis). Contact your doctor if you have these conditions before taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml.
No, it is a Schedule H drug that can be taken only if your doctor has prescribed it. Taking it on your own or self-medication can cause unwanted side-effects and lead to antibiotic resistance thereby lowering its efficiency.
Yes in some cases, people using Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml is an effective antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. It has a broad spectrum of anti-bacterial activity and is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml can be taken with or without food.
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. In some cases, the use of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml and call your doctor.
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml may interact with anti-emetics, neuroleptics, migraine medicines, statins, anticholinergics and anti-gout medicines. Before starting Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml, let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines to prevent interactions.
Store Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml at room temperature, in a cool and dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Please consult the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Azifine 200 mg Suspension 5 ml slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival.
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