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Azee 500 MG Injection

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsAzithromycin
Description
Azee 500 MG Injection is an antibiotic used to treat pneumonia (lung infection) and various other bacterial infections. This medicine stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Azee 500 MG Injection may cause side effects like diarrhoea, headache, weakness, and pain at the injection site, etc. These side effects are temporary, and they resolve gradually. Consult your doctor if these side effects are persistent. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines as this medicine may cause dizziness. Azee 500 MG Injection is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. You will be monitored closely after receiving the injection for any allergic reactions like rashes, breathing difficulty etc. Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine as it may lead to antibiotic resistance (when bacteria develop resistance to the antibiotics). Azee 500 MG Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medications and health 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 Azee 500 MG Injection

Azimax 500 MG Injection
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Azipro 500 MG Injection
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Azithral 500 MG Injection
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Aziwok 500 MG Injection
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Zycin 500 MG Injection
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Azee 500 MG Injection

  • Tingling or numbness of the hands and feet
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Swelling and redness at the injection site
  • Diarrhoea
  • Chest pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Visual disturbances

Uses of Azee 500 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The onset of action for Azee 500 MG Injection is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Azee 500 MG Injection 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 Azee 500 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Azee 500 MG Injection 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?
    Azee 500 MG Injection is not recommended if you are breastfeeding. While breastfeeding it may cause diarrhoea, vomiting, or rash in your infant.

Allergy

Azee 500 MG Injection 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

Azee 500 MG Injection 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, the administration of this medicine can cause further liver damage.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Azee 500 MG Injection is generally safe in pregnancy. However, it is still important to inform your doctor about your pregnancy before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Azee 500 MG Injection is not recommended if you are breastfeeding. While breastfeeding it may cause diarrhoea, vomiting, or rash in your infant.
General warnings

Diarrhoea

Azee 500 MG Injection can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.

Use in children

Azee 500 MG Injection is not administered in children less than 16 years of age since safety and efficacy are not proven.

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. Azee 500 MG Injection is given with caution if you have Myasthenia gravis as it may worsen your condition.

Kidney diseases

Azee 500 MG Injection gets filtered in the kidneys. Therefore, it is given with caution if you have kidney problems as your damaged kidney will not filter this medicine properperly. Your doctor will frequently monitor your kidney functions and/or adjust your dose as required.

Antibiotic resistance

The entire course of treatment with Azee 500 MG Injection should be completed, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance.

Missed Dose

As Azee 500 MG Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

As Azee 500 MG Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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

Digoxin

Amiodarone

Theophylline

Warfarin

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

QT Prolongation

Azee 500 MG Injection may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) if you are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.

Liver Disease

Azee 500 MG Injection is taken with caution if you have liver problems due to the risk of liver damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.
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.
Azee 500 MG Injection is usually given in a clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to your doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Azee 500 MG Injection 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

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Macrolides, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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