Azee Peppermint Flavour 200 mg Dry syrup

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Dry syrup

About

Prescription status:

Prescription required

 

Manufacturer Name: 

Cipla Ltd.

 

Drug classification: 

Macrolide Antibiotics

 

What is this used for:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Bronchitis
  • Chest infections such as pneumonia
  • Sinus infection
  • Urethritis and Cervicitis associated with Chlamydia infections
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Skin infections
  • Lyme disease

 

When to not take this medicine:

  • Allergic reaction to azithromycin or any other ingredients present along with it.
  • Liver or kidney problems
  • Bleeding disorders and use of anticoagulants
  • Heart problems, including irregular heartbeats
  • Diarrhea when you have taken antibiotics before
  • Myasthenia gravis


How should i take the medicine:

Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

 

How this medicine works:

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

 

Side effects

  • Severe stomach pain (rare)
  • Diarrhea (common)
  • Fast or pounding heartbeats (rare)
  • Headache (less common)
  • Nausea (less common)

 

Pregnancy warning: Category B

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

 

Lactation warning:

 

Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

 

Renal dose adjustments:

 

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.

 

Hepatic dose adjustments:

 

Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

 

Drug interactions:

  • Dasatinib - Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.


  • Ibuprofen - Minor

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together, it may cause side effects. If you experience any signs and symptoms like nausea, gastric discomfort, abdominal pain, then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.


  • Amiodarone - Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that is potentially life-threatening. In addition, amiodarone blood levels may be increased when mixed with azithromycin. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.


  • BCG Vaccine - Major

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together may reduce the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder. If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, vomiting,shortness of breath then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.


  • Desipramine - Moderate

Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. When these medicines are taken or used together can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, If you experience any signs and symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations then inform the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.

 

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.

 

Food interactions:

 

N/A.

 

Expert Advice:

 

  1. Food instruction: Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
  2. Report any side effects like nausea, vomiting, etc. experienced immediately to the doctor.
  3. Do not drive or use tools or machines after consuming this medicine until you are sure of its effects.

 

Missed dose instructions:

Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.


Over dose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

 

Storage Instructions:

  • Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. 
  • Store tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Do not refrigerate or freeze


References:

Drugs H. Azithromycin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 13 October 2020]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697037.html


Azithromycin: antibiotic to treat bacterial infections [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2020 [cited 13 October 2020]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/azithromycin/#:~:text=1.,and%20some%20sexually%20transmitted%20infections.


DrugBank [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2020 [cited 13 October 2020]. Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00207

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Caution

Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place

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