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Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet

Manufactured byPsychotropics India Ltd.
ContainsAzithromycin
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, throat, tonsils, ear, lungs, skin, eyes etc. It works by blocking the formation of proteins required for bacterial growth. Thus, it prevents further bacterial growth and multiplication. This medicine is only effective for bacterial infections and ineffective for viral or other infections. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet may cause some common side effects like stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Avoid activities like driving vehicles and operating machines as this medicine may make you feel dizzy. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is available in many forms like tablets, capsules, injection, syrups, suspensions, gel, eye drops and eye ointment. When consumed orally, it can be taken with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet injections are given in a hospital by a qualified healthcare professional. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet eye drops and eye ointments are administered in your eyes. Your dose will depend on the severity of your condition. Complete the whole treatment even if you feel better to avoid antibiotic resistance (when bacteria develop resistance to the antibiotics). Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medication and conditions before starting the treatment. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet

Azidus 500 MG Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet

Diarrhoea

Nausea and vomiting

Fever

Painful urination

Excessive air or gas in stomach

Loss of appetite

Redness of the skin

Dizziness

Skin rash

Stomach pain

Pain at the injection site

Visual disturbances

Uses of Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is acquired in a community setting (outside the hospital). CAP can be bacterial or viral. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria by reducing the swelling in the lungs and alveoli (tiny air sacs inside the lungs).

Acute bacterial otitis media

Acute Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils respectively. If this infection affects both the throat and the tonsils at the same time, then it is called pharyngotonsillitis. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis.

Skin and soft tissue infections

Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat all skin infections including abscess (pus pocket) caused by bacteria.

Acute bacterial sinusitis

Sinusitis is the swelling of sinuses (hollow spaces inside your skull) due to an infection. You may experience a stuffed nose and pain or pressure behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat bacterial sinusitis and provides relief in three to eight weeks.

Mycobacterium Avium Complex

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is a lung infection caused by bacteria. This bacteria enters your body during breathing or when swallowing food or water and cause lung damage. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat disseminated MAC disease (infection throughout an organ or the body), which usually affects people with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs caused by bacteria. In this infection, the bacteria first enter the vagina and move into the pelvic organs- fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, and the uterus, causing infection. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease.

Gonococcal Urethritis and Cervicitis

Urethritis is the swelling of the urethra (a small tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body), and cervicitis is the swelling of the cervix (a small passage that attaches the uterus and vagina). Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is used to treat urethritis and cervicitis caused by bacteria.

Acne vulgaris

Acne vulgaris is a skin condition that occurs due to the blockage of the hair follicles in your skin. It is more likely to occur in teens due to hormonal changes during puberty. It occurs as whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, and cysts. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is a safe and effective treatment for Acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents.

Bacterial conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a bacterial eye infection affecting the conjunctiva (a clear tissue covering the white part of your eye and lines the inside of the eyelid). It is more common in children and can be treated quickly. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet eye drops and ointment are used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet onset of action varies depending on the dosage form it is taken.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet may remain in your body for approximately 17 days.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is generally safe in pregnancy. However, it is still important to inform your doctor about your pregnancy before receiving this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is not recommended if you are breastfeeding. While breastfeeding it may cause diarrhoea, vomiting, or rash in your infant.

Allergy

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, swelling and/or itching (especially in the face, lips, throat), breathing difficulty, etc.

Liver damage

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is not recommended if you have cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function associated with prior use of this medicine. In such cases, intake of this medicine can cause further liver damage.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is generally safe in pregnancy. However, it is still important to inform your doctor about your pregnancy before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is not recommended if you are breastfeeding. While breastfeeding it may cause diarrhoea, vomiting, or rash in your infant.

General warnings

Myasthenia gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is administered with caution if you have myasthenia gravis as it may worsen your condition.

Antibiotic resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet may cause blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness and hence do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.

Diarrhoea

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody.

Antacids

If you are taking an antacid containing aluminium and magnesium salts for indigestion, it can increase the time taken for Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet to act on your body. Because of this, it is recommended to take this antibiotic at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking antacids.

Missed Dose

Take/apply the missed dose of Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet as soon as possible. If it is already time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect that you have taken an overdose of Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Amiodarone

Pimozide

Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide

Digoxin

Theophylline

Warfarin

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

QT Prolongation

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet should be used with caution if you have a heart problem as it may increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat and may cause a heart rhythm problem called QT Prolongation. Hence, consult your doctor if you have any heart conditions before initiating the therapy.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet is uses for treating bacterial infections and is proven to be safe and effective. Oral forms: Take the medicine with or without food. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Injection: The medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinic or hospital. Eye drops/Eye ointment: Use as directed by the doctor. Gel: Apply a thin layer over the affected skin and let it dry. Use it as directed by your doctor. Topical forms (eye/ear drops, gel) are for external use only. Avoid getting in contact with open wounds, mouth, nose etc. If your condition is not improving after a few days, consult your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Azitop-500 (Psychotropics) Tablet works in two ways in our body: 1. It kills or stops the growth of bacteria. 2. It reduces swelling and infections.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Macrolides, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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