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Composition :

AZITHROMYCIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Rapid Life Drugs & Healthcare

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

234-A, Industrial Area, Phase 1 Panchkula - 134113, Haryana, India
Other Info - DRA0080

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FAQs

Drazit-500mg Injection 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 Drazit-500mg Injection. Antacids can interact with Drazit-500mg Injection and make it less effective when taken simultaneously.

Drazit-500mg Injection 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 Drazit-500mg Injection 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 Drazit-500mg Injection.

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

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Drazit-500mg Injection passes into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Drazit-500mg Injection may cause dizziness, tiredness, or weakness. So avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Caution is advised. If you have/had liver problems, your doctor may need to monitor your liver function or discontinue treatment.

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor if you have kidney problems as your doctor may need to adjust the dose.

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Children

Caution

Drazit-500mg Injection is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

About Drazit-500mg Injection

Drazit-500mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective. Drazit-500mg Injection is indicated in pneumonia (lung infection) and pelvic infections (infection of the reproductive organs). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly.

Drazit-500mg Injection contains 'Azithromycin', which works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it effectively treats bacterial infections.

Drazit-500mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, wind, dizziness, headache, and indigestion. Most of these side effects of Drazit-500mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Drazit-500mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Let your doctor know if you have/had liver problems; your doctor may need to monitor your liver function. Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid any interactions. Drazit-500mg Injection may cause visual problems, do not drive or use machinery unless you are alert.

Uses of Drazit-500mg Injection

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Drazit-500mg Injection 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). Drazit-500mg Injection works by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Thereby kills the bacteria and treats infections. Drazit-500mg Injection is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective.

Directions for Use

Drazit-500mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Drazit-500mg Injection

  • Itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection
  • Stomach cramps
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Wind
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Do not take Drazit-500mg Injection if you are allergic or hypersensitive to azithromycin, any of its ingredients, any other macrolide antibiotic or ketolide (macrolide derivatives), or if you are taking ergotamine (used to treat migraine). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had myasthenia gravis, psychiatric disorders, migraine, heart, kidney or liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Co-administration of Drazit-500mg Injection with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Drazit-500mg Injection 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.
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Taking Drazit-500mg Injection with papaverine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Drazit-500mg Injection alongside papaverine 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.
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Taking Drazit-500mg Injection with crizotinib may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Drazit-500mg Injection 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.
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Co-administration of Bisacodyl and Drazit-500mg Injection 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 Drazit-500mg Injection 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.
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Taking Drazit-500mg Injection with disopyramide may raise the risk of a possibly abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Drazit-500mg Injection alongside Disopyramide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid or pounding heartbeats, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Coadministration of Drazit-500mg Injection with amiodarone may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and increases the blood levels of Amiodarone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Drazit-500mg Injection with amiodarone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Taking Drazit-500mg Injection with pazopanib may increases the blood levels of pazopanib. This increases the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Drazit-500mg Injection and pazopanib, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinQuinidine
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How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Taking Drazit-500mg Injection with quinidine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Drazit-500mg Injection alongside quinidine 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.
AzithromycinDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Taking Drazit-500mg Injection with dofetilide may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Drazit-500mg Injection alongside dofetilide 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.
How does the drug interact with Drazit-500mg Injection:
Taking Drazit-500mg Injection with fingolimod increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Drazit-500mg Injection 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Habit Forming

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Special Advise

Drazit-500mg Injection might affect blood and liver tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Drazit-500mg Injection.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Drazit-500mg Injection to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed due to the use of antibiotics. 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. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Drazit-500mg Injection.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Drazit-500mg Injection as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Drazit-500mg Injection in fighting off infections.

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