Azro: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Price, Composition, Precautions & More

December 28, 2018

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Azro: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Price, Composition, Precautions & More

Azro Composition – Azithromycin (500mg)
Manufactured By – Abbott
Prescription – Prescription Required
Form – Tablet
Price – Rs 64.17
Quantity – 3 tablets in 1 strip

What is Azro?

Azro is an antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by a variety of bacteria.
Azro medicine has the advantage of once-daily dosing.

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Uses of Azro

It is prescribed for:

Pneumonia
Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Skin infections
Cat Scratch Disease
Urethritis
Cervicitis

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How does Azro work?

Azro binds to the 50S subunit of the 70S bacterial ribosomes, and therefore inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis in bacterial cells.

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Azro Price in India

Specifics	Azro Price in India
Azro 500mg Tablet	Rs. 64.17
Azro 100mg Tablet DT	Rs.15.66

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How to take Azro

Azro is available as a tablet and liquid to be taken by mouth, with or without food.

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Common Dosage of Azro

For respiratory tract, Skin and soft tissue infections dose is 500 mg once daily for 3 days or 500mg on day 1 followed by 250mg on days 2 to 5.
For typhoid, dose is 500 mg once daily for 7 days.
For Chlamydial urethritis, dose is 1 g single dose.

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When to avoid Azro & precautions to take?

Avoid Azro medicine if you are allergic to it or to the component present in it.
Azro is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic impairment caused by prior use of this medicine.
Caution is advised in patients with a known history of arrhythmias, heart diseases, liver diseases, Myasthenia Gravis.
This medicine may cause diarrhea.
Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients and are advised to not perform any activities that require mental alertness.
Azro can make you sunburn more easily, thus avoid exposure to light.

Side Effects of Azro

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Difficult or painful urination
Vomiting
Fever
Acid or sour stomach
Aggression or anger
Excessive air or gas in stomach
Heartburn
Dry or scaly skin
Dizziness
Drowsiness

Effect on organs

Gastrointestinal reactions- Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, loose stools, flatulence, vomiting, dyspepsia, stomatitis
Hematologic reactions- Decreased lymphocyte, hematocrit, hemoglobin, or neutrophil count, increased eosinophil count, increased platelets, hematocrit, lymphocytes, basophils, monocytes, or neutrophils.
Nervous system reactions- Headache, dizziness, paresthesia.
Dermatologic reactions- Rash, pruritus.
Respiratory reactions- Dyspnea.
Musculoskeletal reactions- Arthralgia.
Genitourinary reactions- Vaginitis or vaginal infection, dysuria, testicular disorder.

Reported allergic reactions

Symptoms of allergic reactions:

Hives
Rash
Wheezing
Difficulty breathing

Drug interactions to be careful about

Following drugs should be avoided while receiving Azro:

Atorvastatin
Amiodarone
Pimozide
Aluminium Hydroxide or Magnesium Hydroxide
Digoxin
Theophylline

Shows effects

The effect of this medicine can be seen within 2 to 3 hours of administration and lasts for an average duration of 2 to 4 days.

Storage requirements for Azro

Keep it in an air-tight container.
Keep it away from direct light or moisture.
Keep it out of reach of children.

Pro tips when taking Azro

Azro is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of different infections.
This medicine is not recommended for use in case of a viral infection since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.
May be taken with or without food; Azro may be better tolerated if taken with food.
Use an SPF 30 or higher sunblock when outside and wear protective clothing as Azro can make you sunburn more easily.