Avalon500 mg/vial

Avalon 500 mg/vial is prescribed for infections (produced by susceptible organisms) in the upper respiratory tract, including sinusitis and pharyngitis/tonsillitis, the lower respiratory tract, including bronchitis and pneumonia, the otitis media, and the skin and soft tissue. Avalon 500 mg/vial is recommended for the treatment of non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis in sexually transmitted illnesses in both men and women.

Macrolides

Avalon 500 mg/vial belongs to the macrolide subclass of antibiotics known as azalide. In order to prevent microbial protein synthesis, Avalon 500 mg/vial binds to the 50s ribosomal subunit of susceptible species. Moraxella catarrhalis, anaerobes such as Bacteroides fragilis, Escherichia coli, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Borrelia burgdorferi, Haemophilus ducreyi, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, as well as gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptoc Moreover, in vitro testing of Avalon 500 mg/vial shown action against Campylobacter sp., Toxoplasma gondii, Treponema pallidum, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, and hominins.

Adult: 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days or 500 mg once on day 1, then 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days. For sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis in adults, the dose is 1 gm given as a single dose or 500 mg once on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily for next 2 days may also be given. Children: 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days for child over 6 months 200 mg (1 teaspoonful) for 3 days if body weight is 15-25 kg 300 mg (1½ teaspoonfuls) for 3 days if body weight is 26-35 kg; 400 mg (2 teaspoonfuls) for 3 days if body weight is 36-45 kg. In typhoid fever, 500 mg (21/2 teaspoonfuls) once daily for 7-10 days is given.

Procedure for reinstatement after suspension- Step 1: Thoroughly shake the bottle to break up the powder. Step 2: Fill the bottle with boiled and cooled water to the watermark on the label. Step 3: Mix the powder and water thoroughly to combine. Take Avalon 500 mg/vial at least one hour before or two hours after eating.

When food and antacids are present, Avalon 500 mg/vial absorption is lessened. Due to the potential for ergotism brought on by an interaction between Avalon 500 mg/vial and the cytochrome P-450 system, Avalon 500 mg/vial should be avoided in patients who are receiving ergot alkaloids. With co-administration, care should be taken since macrolides raise the plasma levels of cyclosporin and digoxin. Warfarin, Theophylline, Carbamazepine, Methylprednisolone, or Cimetidine have not been found to interact with Avalon 500 mg/vial.

Those who are hypersensitive to Avalon 500 mg/vial or any other macrolide antibiotic should not take Avalon 500 mg/vial. Ergot derivatives and Avalon 500 mg/vial should not be administered together. Those with liver disorders should not use Avalon 500 mg/vial.

Low-frequency side effects are experienced after taking Avalon 500 mg/vial. A therapeutic withdrawal will reverse the adverse effects, which include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or cramps, flatulence, diarrhea, headaches, and skin rashes.

The Avalon 500 mg/vial pregnancy category is B. Studies on animal reproduction have shown that Avalon 500 mg/vial has no evidence of harming the fetus. Pregnant women have not been the subject of any good, controlled studies. Avalon 500 mg/vial should only be used during pregnancy if no other suitable options are available, as research on animal reproduction are not always indicative of human response. The presence of Avalon 500 mg/vial in breast milk is unknown. Hence, when giving Avalon 500 mg/vial to nursing mothers, care should be taken.

It is advised to keep an eye out for any indications of superinfection with non-susceptible organisms, such as fungus when using any antibiotic. Those with renal impairment don't require a dose adjustment.

There is no information on Avalon 500 mg/vial overdosage. Macrolide antibiotic overdose symptoms can include hearing loss, extreme nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The use of gastric lavage and other supportive treatments is advised.

Keep dry and away from heat and light. Keep out of children's reach.