Treatment of Bacterial infections

In Treatment of Bacterial infections AZ 1 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood brain lungs bones joints urinary tract stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. AZ 1 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

AZ 1 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract ear nose throat lungs skin and eye in adults and children. It is also effective in typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea.AZ 1 250mg Capsule is taken orally preferably one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection.Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting nausea stomach pain headache and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.Do not use AZ 1 250mg Capsule if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction that happened with the use of azithromycin. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. AZ 1 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with AZ 1 250mg Capsule. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> AZ 1 250mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> AZ 1 250mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> AZ 1 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> AZ 1 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AZ 1 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> AZ 1 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AZ 1 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of AZ 1 250mg Capsule take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Macrolides|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Diarrhea | Headache | Nausea | Abdominal pain

Q. Is AZ 1 250mg Capsule safe?::: AZ 1 250mg Capsule is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.| Q. What if I don't get better?::: You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule. Also if your symptoms get worse inform your doctor immediately.| Q. Can the use of AZ 1 250mg Capsule cause diarrhea?::: Yes the use of AZ 1 250mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea talk to your doctor about it.| Q. Can AZ 1 250mg Capsule be taken at night?::: AZ 1 250mg Capsule is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However you must take AZ 1 250mg Capsule exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.| Q. How long does it take AZ 1 250mg Capsule to work?::: AZ 1 250mg Capsule starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.| Q. Why is AZ 1 250mg Capsule given for 3 days?::: The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. AZ 1 250mg Capsule is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.| Q. What should I avoid while taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule?::: Generally it is recommended that patients taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of AZ 1 250mg Capsule. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as AZ 1 250mg Capsule increases the risk of sunburn.| Q. Is AZ 1 250mg Capsule a strong antibiotic?::: AZ 1 250mg Capsule is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics AZ 1 250mg Capsule has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice thrice or four times a day.| Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule?::: Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule. Antibiotics such as AZ 1 250mg Capsule can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule or soon after stopping it.