Azee Dt
Azithromycin tablets for respiratory tract infections and bacterial sinusitis. It concentrates in lung and sinus tissue, reaching the infection directly.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Azithromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
Supply requirements for Azee Dt depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Azee Dt details
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infections · Bacterial Sinusitis
- Alternative names
- azithromycin
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- history of hepatic dysfunction; hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal cramps; headache; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 2–4 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Digoxin; Pimozide
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult patients.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Azithromycin tablets for respiratory tract infections and bacterial sinusitis. It concentrates in lung and sinus tissue, reaching the infection directly.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses bacterial translation by binding to 50S ribosomal sites, blocking cell proliferation and clearing bronchial pathogens.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.