Azee
Azithromycin tablets for bacterial infections and chlamydia. It stays in the body for a long time, so treatment courses are short.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Azithromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg · 1000mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Azee vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Azee details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection · Urethritis
- Alternative names
- azithromycin
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- traveler's diarrhoea
- Contraindications
- history of cholestatic jaundice; hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; headache; hearing impairment
- 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 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Digoxin; Antacids
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Azithromycin tablets for bacterial infections and chlamydia. It stays in the body for a long time, so treatment courses are short.
Mechanism of action
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms, inhibiting protein synthesis and bacterial cell growth.
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.