Azithromycin 250mg Tablets
Azithromycin 250mg Tablets
Zithromax also referred as Azithromycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections.Azithromycin capsules and suspension contain the active ingredient azithromycin.
Azithromycin works by preventing bacteria from producing proteins that are essential to them. Without these proteins the bacteria cannot grow, replicate and increase in numbers. Azithromycin therefore stops the spread of infection and remaining bacteria are killed by the body's immune system or eventually die..
What is it used for? It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria and other micro-organisms, which include: Chest, throat or nasal infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat (pharyngitis) and sinusitis) Ear infections, Skin and soft tissue infections (such as an abscess or boil), Sexually transmitted diseases caused by an organism called Chlamydia.
Warning:Â Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine. Although they are very rare, the symptoms can be severe. Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body). The most common side effects that occur when taking Zithromax are listed below. These may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your doctor if any of these side effects continue to bother you. Common side effects (likely to occur in less than 1 in 10 people): Stomach upset, stomach cramps, feeling or being sick or diarrhoea Uncommon side effects (likely to occur in less than 1 in 100 people): loss of appetite or taste disturbance, loose stools, wind or indigestion, soreness or itching of the vagina, skin rash and /or itching, joint pains, dizziness, vertigo, headache, sleepiness, fits or fainting Rare side effects (that occur in less than 1 in 1,000 people): numbness or pins and needles, skin more sensitive to sunlight than normal, severe skin rash causing redness and flaking, rapid or irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, constipation, inflammation of the bowel, tiredness or weakness, tongue discolouration, yeast infections of the mouth and vagina (thrush), inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), inflammation of the kidney or kidney failure, inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), changes in liver enzymes, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) or liver failure (rarely life-threatening) feeling nervous, angry, irritable or anxious sleeplessness (insomnia), feeling hyperactive, poor hearing, temporary deafness or ringing in the ears, reductions in white blood cells, bruising or prolonged bleeding after injury.
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