AZISURE-500 TABLETS
AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS USP 500 MG
Brand Names : Azisure
Generic Name : azithromycin (a ZITH roe MYE sin)
Azisure is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Azisure is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Azisure may also be used for purposes not listed here.
Before taking Azisure : You should not use Azisure if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking this medicine. You should not use Azisure if you are allergic to it or to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.
To make sure Azisure is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- liver disease
- kidney disease
- myasthenia gravis
- a heart rhythm disorder – or
- a history of Long QT syndrome.
This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
How should I take Azisure? : Take Azisure exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The dose and length of treatment with Azisure may not be the same for every type of infection.
What happens if I miss a dose? : Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What should I avoid? : Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or after you take Azisure. These antacids can make Azisure less effective when taken at the same time.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.