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About AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE

AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE belongs to a class of medication called anti-infectives used to treat vaginal infection. Vaginal infection occurs at the vagina and tissues at the opening of the vagina. This condition can cause inflammation, intense itchiness, and a thick, white discharge from the vagina. Vaginal infection caused by bacteria, yeast, and trichomoniasis.

AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is a combination of three drugs, namely: Azithromycin (antibiotic), Fluconazole (antifungal), and Ornidazole (antiprotozoal). Azithromycin stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Fluconazole belongs to the class of antifungals that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Ornidazole belongs to the class of antiprotozoals that works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, kills micro-organisms and clears the infection.

Take AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience taste change, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE. Drive only if you are alert as AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness. Avoid alcohol consumption with AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE as it may cause adverse effects such as nausea, increased heartbeat, chest pain, thirst, flushing (reddening of the skin), or low blood pressure. You are recommended to complete the full course of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is used with caution in liver diseases, heart diseases, stomach infections, and muscle disorders.

Uses of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE

Vaginal infection.

Medicinal Benefits

AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is a combination of three drugs, namely: Azithromycin (antibiotic), Fluconazole (antifungal), and Ornidazole (antiprotozoal) belong to a class of medication called anti-infectives used to treat vaginal infection. . Azithromycin stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Fluconazole belongs to the class of antifungals that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Ornidazole belongs to the class of antiprotozoals that works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, kills micro-organisms and clears the infection.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE

  • Taste change
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE. Drive only if you are alert as AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness. Avoid alcohol consumption with AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE as it may cause adverse effects such as nausea, increased heartbeat, chest pain, thirst, flushing (reddening of the skin), or low blood pressure. You are recommended to complete the full course of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is used with caution in liver diseases, heart diseases, stomach infections, and muscle disorders. You are recommended to complete the full course of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. If you have adrenal insufficiency (adrenal glands do not produce sufficient amounts of steroid hormones), abnormal levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium before taking AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE. Avoid taking AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE with erythromycin as it may cause adverse effects.  

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), muscle relaxant (vecuronium bromide), antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin, rifabutin), antidepressants (nortriptyline, amitriptyline), antifungals (voriconazole, amphotericin B), benzodiazepines (triazolam, midazolam), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine), pain relievers (ibuprofen, lornoxicam, meloxicam, diclofenac, celecoxib, flurbiprofen, naproxen), antiallergic drugs (astemizole, terfenadine), antipsychotic drug (pimozide), the drug for stomach upset (cisapride), medicines used to lower high blood pressure (verapamil, felodipine, losartan, nifedipine, isradipine, amlodipine), antiarrhythmic agent (quinidine), anticancer drug (ibrutinib, olaparib), antiasthma drug (theophylline), anti-HIV drugs (efavirenz, saquinavir, zidovudine), antidiabetics (glibenclamide, glipizide, chlorpropamide, tolbutamide), antacids (cimetidine).

Drug-Food Interaction: AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE may interact with alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have adrenal insufficiency (adrenal glands do not produce sufficient amounts of steroid hormones), abnormal levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium, kidney, liver, or heart problems, muscle disorders inform your doctor before taking AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • WARFARIN
  • VECURONIUM
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • NORTRIPTYLINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • TRIAZOLAM
  • MIDAZOLAM
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • LORNOXICAM
  • MELOXICAM
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • FLURBIPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • TERFENADINE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • CISAPRIDE
  • VERAPAMIL
  • FELODIPINE
  • LOSARTAN
  • NIFEDIPINE
  • ISRADIPINE
  • AMLODIPINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • IBRUTINIB
  • OLAPARIB
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      unsafe

      Avoid alcohol consumption with AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE as it may cause adverse effects such as nausea, increased heartbeat, chest pain, thirst, flushing (reddening of the skin), or low blood pressure. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      caution

      AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor before taking AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      caution

      It is unknown whether AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is excreted in human milk. AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      caution

      AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      caution

      AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE.

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      caution

      AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor before taking AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE. Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      caution

      AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE should be used with caution and in doses only as prescribed by a doctor.

    Habit Forming

    No

    Diet & Lifestyle Advise

    • Take Probiotic supplements like yoghurt in your regular diet.
    • Wearing loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear
    • Avoiding tight jeans and pantyhose, as yeast thrives in moist and warm environments
    • Changing out of wet swimwear or gym clothing, as soon as possible
    • Avoiding vaginal sprays, perfumes, and lotions, which can irritate the vagina and cause an imbalance of bacteria and yeast
    • Drying the genital area thoroughly after showering or bathing
    • Reducing sugar consumption, as yeast feeds on sugar
    • Avoiding douching.

    Special Advise

    • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
    • AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE causes diarrhea as a side effect. So drink plenty of fluids.
    • AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE must be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after the antacids.

    Patients Concern

    Disease/Condition Glossary

    Vaginal infection:  Vaginal infection occurs at the vagina and tissues at the opening of the vagina. Vaginal infection caused by bacteria, yeast, and trichomoniasis. Symptoms include itching and irritation in the vagina and vulva, a burning sensation (especially during intercourse or while urinating), redness, and swelling of the vulva, vaginal pain, soreness, vaginal rash, thick/white, odour-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance, watery vaginal discharge.

    FAQs

    How does AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE work?

    AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE is a combination of three drugs, namely: Azithromycin (antibiotic), Fluconazole (antifungal) and Ornidazole (antiprotozoal). Azithromycin stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Fluconazole belongs to the class of antifungals that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Ornidazole belongs to the class of antiprotozoals that works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, kills micro-organisms and clears the infection.

    What are the common side effects of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE?

    AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE cause common side effects like taste change, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

    AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE can be stopped suddenly?

    Do not stop AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE suddenly, finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

    Is AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE used to treat bacterial infections?

    AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE may be used to treat bacterial infections. AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE contains Ornidazole, an antiprotozoal drug that kills bacteria, and protozoa and it also contains azithromycin, an antibiotic drug that kills bacteria.

    Can the use of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE cause diarrhea?

    Yes, the use of AZITHROMYCIN+FLUCONAZOLE+ORNIDAZOLE can cause diarrhoea. In the case of diarrhoea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhoea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark-coloured and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without consulting a doctor.

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