Azee Tablets (Generic Zithromax) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Azee is Azithromycin an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics, for oral administration. The structure is shown below
Generic Zithromax (Azithromycin) - Uses
Generic Zithromax in the form of Azee Tablets is used to treat Upper respiratory tract infections (including ear, nose and throat infections), Lower respiratory tract infections, Genitourinary tract infections (including sexually transmitted diseases), Skin and skin structure infections, Prophylaxis and treatment of malaria, Treatment of acne, Treatment of chlamydial conjunctivitis.
Azee Tablets (Generic Zithromax) - Preparations
Azee is available as tablets of 250 mg, 500 mg and 1000 mg. Each tablet contains Azithromycin Dihydrate equivalent to Azithromycin (anhydrous) USP 250 mg, 500 mg and 1000 mg respectively.
Generic Forms and Brand names of Zithromax (Azithromycin)
Azee manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections like upper and lower genitourinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections(including ear, nose and throat infections), skin and skin structure infections. Zithromax which has the active ingredient Azithromycin is also sold as Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack, Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack, Zithromax, Zithromax TRI-PAK, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zmax and under various other brand names.
Azee Tablets (Generic Zithromax) - Storage Requirements
Azee Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Azee Tablets (Generic Zithromax) - Dosage
Below is given the recommended adult dosage to treat various indications:
Mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections and uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections:
Adults Dosage:500 mg as a single dose on the first day followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 to 5 for a total dose of 1.5 g or 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
Sexually transmitted diseases:
– Gonorrhoea: 2 gm as a stat dose
– Chancroid: 1 gm as a stat dose
– Non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis due to C. trachomatis –1 gm as a stat dose
– Syphilis: 1 gm o.d. for 5 days or 500 mg o.d. for 10 days.
Malaria:
– Prophylaxis: 500 mg on first day followed by 250 mg/day for 7 days.
– Treatment: 1000-1500 mg once daily for 3 days with usual doses of chloroquine.
Acne:
250-500 mg on 3 consecutive days in a week for 12 weeks.
Azee Tablets - Contraindications
Azee is contraindicated in patients which are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin, or any other macrolide or ketolide antibiotics.
Side Effects Of Azee Tablets (Generic Zithromax)
The most common side effects of Azee tablets are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Rarely occuring side effects are Palpitations, chest pain, Dyspepsia, flatulence, vomiting, melena and cholestatic jaundice, Monilia, vaginitis and nephritis, Dizziness, headache, vertigo and somnolence, Fatigue, Rash, pruritus, photosensitivity and angioedema.
