Azee Dt
Azithromycin tablets for respiratory tract infections and bacterial sinusitis. It concentrates in lung and sinus tissue, reaching the infection directly.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Azithromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Azee Dt vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Azee Dt details
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infections · Bacterial Sinusitis
- Alternative names
- azithromycin
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- history of hepatic dysfunction; hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal cramps; headache; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 2–4 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Digoxin; Pimozide
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult patients.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Azithromycin tablets for respiratory tract infections and bacterial sinusitis. It concentrates in lung and sinus tissue, reaching the infection directly.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses bacterial translation by binding to 50S ribosomal sites, blocking cell proliferation and clearing bronchial pathogens.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.