Azithromycin 250Mg (Abc Pharma)

SIDE-EFFECTS: Common or very common Anorexia. arthralgia. Arthralgia disturbances in taste. disturbances in vision dizziness dyspepsia. Flatulence headache -malaise. paresthesia. reversible hearing loss (sometimes with tinnitus) after long-term. Uncommon Anxiety chest pain constipation. Gastritis hypoesthesia. leucopenia. edema. photosensitivity. sleep disturbances. Rare Agitation. Frequency not known Acute renal failure. Convulsions. hemolytic anemia interstitial nephritis smell disturbances syncope. thrombocytopenia tongue discoloration 

PREGNANCY: There are no adequate data from the use of azithromycin in pregnant women. In reproduction toxicity studies in animals' azithromycin was shown to pass the placenta, but no teratogenic effects were observed. The safety of azithromycin has not been confirmed with regard to the use of the active substance during pregnancy. Therefore, azithromycin should only be used during pregnancy if the benefit outweighs the risk.

BREAST FEEDING: Azithromycin has been reported to be secreted into human breast milk. but there are no adequate and well -controlled clinical studies in nursing women that have characterized the pharmacokinetics of azithromycin excretion into human breast milk. Because it is not known whether azithromycin may have adverse effects on the breast-fed infant. nursing should be discontinued during treatment with azithromycin. Among other things diarrhoea, fungus infection of the mucous membrane as well as sensitization is possible in the nursed infant It is recommended to discard the milk during treatment and up until 2 days after discontinuation of treatment. Nursing may be resumed thereafter. 

HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT: In patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. There is no evidence of a marked change in serum pharmacokinetics of azithromycin compared to normal hepatic function. In these patients, urinary recovery of azithromycin appears to increase perhaps to compensate for reduced hepatic clearance. It is advised to avoid this medication in severe disease. 

RENAL IMPAIRMENT: In adults Use with caution if eGFR less than 10 mL/minute/1.73 m2. In children Use With caution if estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 10 ml./minute/l.73 m2. 

DIRECTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION: (See in the indication and Dose section) 

PATIENT AND CARER ADVICE: Medicines for Children leaflet: Azithromycin for bacterial infections 

PROFESSION SPECIFIC INFORMATION: Azithromycin Tablets may be prescribed. 

PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS LIST OF EXCIPIENTS Also contains: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Maize Starch, Povidone, Methyl paraben Sodium, propyl paraben Sodium, Purified Talc. Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Purified Water, Crospovidone. Sunset Yellow Lake. Film coat Materials, Isopropyl Alcohol. polyethylene glycol 6000, Dichloromethane.