General Overview:
Azomax capsule is an antibiotic used for bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and many more. Azithromycin is an active ingredient in this medication.
Manufactured By:
It is manufactured by
- Sandoz
Ingredients:
- Azithromycin(antibiotics)
Dosage Form:
- Capsule
How Does It Work?
It works by preventing the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Azithromycin targets bacterial ribosomes and binds to its 50s subunit thus it prevents the translocation step in protein synthesis and therefore inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Azomax Capsule Uses:
- Respiratory infections
- Ear infections especially otitis media
- Urinary tract infection
- Skin infections
- sexually transmitted diseases.
Azomax Capsule Side Effects:
- Itching
- rashes
- anaphylaxis (rare)
- Prolonged Diarrhea
- Eye discomfort
- Heart rhythm disturbances.
- Nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- Sleep disorders
- low blood pressure
- swelling of eyelids
Warning and Precautions
Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to it.
Inform the doctor about your complete medical history especially if have/had liver disease, heart problems, or kidney disease.
It may interact with other drugs, so inform the doctor about all medications you are taking.
Inform the doctor if you are pregnant.
Inform the doctor if you are in a breastfeeding era.
Dosage:
As per doctor’s prescription
Overdose:
If you think you have taken more than prescribed, seek medical help.
Missed Dose:
If you have missed the dose, take it if the time to the next dose is more. If not, please don’t double it to cover the missed one.
Drug interaction:
It may interact with other drugs/medications. So inform the doctor about your medical history before using it.
Storage:
- Store it in a dry and cool place.
- keep it away from moisture.
- protect from the sun.
- keep it away from children.
Price in Pakistan:
The Price of an Azomax capsule in Pakistan is Rs. 588
Disclaimer:
This article is just for information purposes only. Please don’t take it as medical advice. Consult a doctor for a prescription.