Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm
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About Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye such as bacterial conjunctivitis and trachoma conjunctivitis. An inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and eyes is known as bacterial conjunctivitis. Trachoma conjunctivitis is an eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm contains azithromycin, which works by killing the conjunctivitis-causing bacteria that cause conjunctivitis. Thus, Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm treats bacterial eye infections.
Not everyone who is using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm will get these side effects. The common side effects of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm are a burning or stinging sensation, redness, and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm is for ophthalmic (eye) use only; do not inject or swallow. Use Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use more than the prescribed dose of medicine. Your physician will prescribe the dose and duration of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm based on the severity of your condition.
Do not use Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm if you are allergic to azithromycin, any other macrolide antibiotic, medium-chain triglycerides, or any of the components in Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your doctor. Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving.
Uses of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm are as follows:
- Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm helps treat bacterial conjunctivitis by reducing redness, swelling, and discharge caused by the infection.
- Management of Trachoma: These drops effectively manage trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can lead to serious complications if not treated.
- Treatment of Blepharitis: Azithromycin eye drops may be used to treat blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelid margins caused by bacteria.
- Relief from Eye Infections: They help relieve symptoms of various bacterial eye infections, supporting healing and improving comfort.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Gently pull your lower eyelid with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
- Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm is for ophthalmic use only, not for injection.
- Do not touch the dropper or dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate the solution.
Key Benefits
- Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm offers effective treatment for bacterial eye infections by rapidly reducing symptoms such as redness, irritation, swelling, and discharge.
- It works by eliminating the bacteria causing the infection, providing relief, and promoting healing.
- With a convenient dosing regimen, Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm is a well-tolerated option for managing bacterial conjunctivitis and restoring eye health.
- Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm is not effective in treating viral infections of the eye.
How Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm Works
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- If you suspect the medication may be affecting your vision, consult your doctor or an eye specialist.
- Get your vision checked before and during treatment to monitor for any problems.
- You may need to adjust or stop your medication to manage side effects.
- Vision loss due to high pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) can be treated with medication or laser therapy.
- Cataract-related vision loss may require surgery.
- Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, including carrots and dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach, and collard greens, can provide essential nutrients to help keep your eyes healthy.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not use Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm if you are allergic to azithromycin, any other macrolide antibiotic, medium-chain triglycerides, or any of the components in Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm.
- After using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm, you may experience temporary blurred vision; therefore, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery.
- Inform your doctor if you have vision issues, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery before using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm.
- Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm is intended for ophthalmic use only. Avoid contact with the ears, nose, and mouth.
- Do not touch the dropper or dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate the solution.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm 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.
Using chloroquine together with Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm
How to manage the interaction:
Although using chloroquine and Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm together 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 Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with iloperidone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm 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 Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with ribociclib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm alongside ribociclib 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 Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with vemurafenib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with other cardiac illnesses, electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.
How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm alongside vemurafenib can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your 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.
Co-administration of Bisacodyl and Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bisacodyl can be taken with Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm 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 Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with crizotinib may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm alongside crizotinib 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 heart palpitations, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with leflunomide can cause liver problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm and leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm with vandetanib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with other cardiac illnesses, electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.
How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm alongside vandetanib can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your 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.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat vitamin A-rich foods like carrots, leafy greens, and sweet potatoes to support eye tissue repair.
- Include vitamin C-rich sources like oranges, strawberries, and bell peppers to boost your immunity.
- Add zinc-containing foods, such as legumes, seeds, and whole grains, to help fight infections.
- Stay well-hydrated with water, soups, and fruit juices to maintain eye moisture and overall health.
- Wash your hands regularly and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes to prevent the spread of bacteria.
- Use clean towels and pillowcases, and avoid sharing personal items to minimise the risk of reinfection.
- Limit screen time and rest your eyes to promote healing and reduce strain.
- Wear sunglasses outdoors to protect the eyes from dust, wind, and bright sunlight.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
It is not known if alcohol interacts with Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
There are no competent and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will only provide a prescription if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
There has been no significant research on the use of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm among breastfeeding or nursing mothers.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision. Wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available about the use of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
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Limited information is available about the use of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm can be used safely in children if prescribed by the doctor.
Heart
Limited information is available about the use of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm in patients with heart disease. Please consult your doctor.
Geriatrics
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Limited information is available about the use of Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm in geriatric patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm belongs to the class of macrolide antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as bacterial conjunctivitis and trachoma conjunctivitis.
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. Thus, Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm treats bacterial eye infections.
Use Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm only for the duration recommended by your doctor. Please do not use it for more than the recommended duration. Inform your doctor if the eye infection does not improve after three days of using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm.
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm and other eye medications. Use other eye medications first, wait for 15 minutes and then use Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm. Remove contact lenses before using Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm. Until the infection is cleared, it is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses.
Azithral Eye Ointement 5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision. Avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision returns to normal to ensure your safety.
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