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Composition :

AZITHROMYCIN-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Other Info - ZIT0146

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Zithium 250 mg Tablet should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

There is insufficient information available about the use of Zithium 250 mg Tablet during pregnancy. Therefore you should not use Zithium 250 mg Tablet during pregnancy unless explicitly advised by your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Zithium 250 mg Tablet is partially passed through the mother’s milk, therefore it should not be used if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

There are no data available about the influence of Zithium 250 mg Tablet on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, Zithium 250 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and seizures so make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

You should tell your doctor if you have liver problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.

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Kidney

Caution

You should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.

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Children

Caution

Safety and effectiveness in the treatment of patients under 6 months of age have not been established. So, it is not recommended for children less than 6 months of age. However, if the doctor has prescribed for the children more than 6 months Zithium 250 mg Tablet can be used.

About Zithium 250 mg Tablet

Zithium 250 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various respiratory system bacterial infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Zithium 250 mg Tablet slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Zithium 250 mg Tablet does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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. Zithium 250 mg Tablet should not be consumed more than the recommended dose, to avoid unpleasant side effects. And also, the course should be completed even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of Zithium 250 mg Tablet are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. An allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath can occur in rare cases. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). You should consult a doctor if you have had diarrhoea for more than four days. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Zithium 250 mg Tablet harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using Zithium 250 mg Tablet during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is better. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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.

Uses of Zithium 250 mg Tablet

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections, such as:

  • 1. Treat Bacterial Infections
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  • Respiratory tract infections (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia)
  • Throat infections (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
  • Ear infections (e.g. otitis media)
  • Skin and soft tissue infection
  • Sexually transmitted infections (e.g. chlamydia)
  • Typhoid fever (in some cases)

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Medicinal Benefits

Zithium 250 mg Tablet slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), and stomach and intestinal infections. It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration than other similar antibiotics like erythromycin. Doctors prescribe Zithium 250 mg Tablet for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

Directions for Use

  • Take Zithium 250 mg Tablet as prescribed by your physician.
  • It can be taken with or without food. .
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of medicine. Do not chew or crush or break the tablet.

Side Effects of Zithium 250 mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea

  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)

  • Stomach cramps

  • Loss of appetite

  • Bloating

  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems (jaundice), muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare cases, the use of Zithium 250 mg Tablet can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Zithium 250 mg Tablet and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Zithium 250 mg Tablet harms the baby during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Zithium 250 mg Tablet. Do not take Zithium 250 mg Tablet if allergic to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics. Inform the doctor if you are using cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins like simvastatin, lovastatin etc.), anti-gout or anti-arthritis drugs (colchicine) and medicine for treating overactive bladder (tolterodine). Zithium 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for the patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy due to moderate to severe illness or risk factors.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Zithium 250 mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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 Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Zithium 250 mg Tablet with crizotinib may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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.
AzithromycinVemurafenib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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 Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Zithium 250 mg Tablet with ceritinib may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Zithium 250 mg Tablet alongside ceritinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor 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 Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Zithium 250 mg Tablet with colchicine may raise colchicine levels in the blood to undesirable levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of Zithium 250 mg Tablet alongside colchicine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Inform your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscular pain, weakness, exhaustion, and/or numbness or tingling in your hands and feet. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Morphine with Zithium 250 mg Tablet may raise blood levels and side effects of morphine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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 Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Zithium 250 mg Tablet with citalopram may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Zithium 250 mg Tablet alongside citalopram 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 Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Zithium 250 mg Tablet with nilotinib can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Zithium 250 mg Tablet alongside nilotinib can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
AzithromycinVandetanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zithium 250 mg Tablet:
Taking Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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 Zithium 250 mg Tablet 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.

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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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • TOLTERODINE
  • COLCHICINE

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Zithium 250 mg Tablet to restore some 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 taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Zithium 250 mg Tablet.

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Zithium 250 mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Zithium 250 mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

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