Azimyn / Shalzin

Azimyn / Shalzin

Azimyn is a macrolide antibiotic useful for treating upper respiratory tract infections like Otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, etc

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Indications

Acute otitis media caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pharyngitis / tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Acute bacterial sinusitis due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Community-acquired pneumonia due to Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Streptococcus pneumoniae in patients appropriate for oral therapy. Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, or Streptococcus agalactiae. Abscesses usually require surgical drainage. Urethritis and cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Genital ulcer disease in men due to Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid)

Pharmacological Class

Azithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin and clarithromycin.

Pharmacological Class

Macrolide antibiotic

Mechanism Of Action

Azithromycin acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms, thus interfering with microbial protein synthesis.

Side Effects

Azithromycin acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms, thus interfering with microbial protein synthesis.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Azithromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.>

Observations

Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Human clinical and pharmacokinetic studies have shown no major drug-drug interactions between azithromycin and numerous other agents. The extent of absorption of azithromycin was unaffected by concurrent administration of antacids.>

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Azimyn / Shalzin

Azimyn / Shalzin

Indications

Pharmacological Class

Pharmacological Class

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effects

Contraindications

Observations

Symptoms

Symptoms

Why Take

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