Azin200mg/5ml

Azin 200mg/5ml 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. Azin 200mg/5ml 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

Azin 200mg/5ml belongs to the macrolide subclass of antibiotics known as azalide. In order to prevent microbial protein synthesis, Azin 200mg/5ml 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 Azin 200mg/5ml 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 Azin 200mg/5ml at least one hour before or two hours after eating.

When food and antacids are present, Azin 200mg/5ml absorption is lessened. Due to the potential for ergotism brought on by an interaction between Azin 200mg/5ml and the cytochrome P-450 system, Azin 200mg/5ml 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 Azin 200mg/5ml.

Those who are hypersensitive to Azin 200mg/5ml or any other macrolide antibiotic should not take Azin 200mg/5ml. Ergot derivatives and Azin 200mg/5ml should not be administered together. Those with liver disorders should not use Azin 200mg/5ml.

Low-frequency side effects are experienced after taking Azin 200mg/5ml. A therapeutic withdrawal will reverse the adverse effects, which include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or cramps, flatulence, diarrhea, headaches, and skin rashes.

The Azin 200mg/5ml pregnancy category is B. Studies on animal reproduction have shown that Azin 200mg/5ml has no evidence of harming the fetus. Pregnant women have not been the subject of any good, controlled studies. Azin 200mg/5ml 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 Azin 200mg/5ml in breast milk is unknown. Hence, when giving Azin 200mg/5ml 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 Azin 200mg/5ml 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.