Uses of Aziact

Aziact is an antibiotic used very commonly for many infections with many dosage forms and concentrations suitable for many subjects and all ages. To ensure effective use, users need to follow the instructions of their doctors, and refer to the following article for more information about the uses of Aziact.

1.1. What is Aziact? Aziact belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, bacteria, and antivirals, antifungals.
The drug is prepared in the form of lyophilized powder for injection for intravenous infusion, packed in a box of 1 powder and 1 tube of distilled water for 5ml injection. Aziact medicine has the main ingredient Azithromycin (as Azithromycin dihydrate) 500mg
1.2. What are the uses of Aziact? Azithromycin is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria in:
Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Transmissible infections sexually but not due to gonorrhea, uncomplicated Chlamydia trachomatis infections, in the genital tract. Contraindications: Allergy to azithromycin or macrolides.

2.1. How to take Aziact Aziact is administered by injection, slow intravenous injection or intravenous infusion
2.2. Dosage of Aziact Intravenous:
Community Acquired Pneumonia A single dose of 500 mg IV (intravenously) for at least 2 days. Then take 500 mg per day for 5 days. Pelvic inflammatory disease single dose 500 mg IV over 1 to 2 days. Then take 250 mg per day for 5 days. Dilute in isotonic solution and infuse slowly: concentration of 1 mg per mL infused over 3 hours, 2 mg per mL over 1 hour. Handling missed dose:
In case the patient misses a dose of Aziact while taking it, take it as soon as possible (usually it can be taken 1 to 2 hours before the time prescribed by the doctor). request). But, if it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose of Aziact at the scheduled time. Note that do not take double the prescribed dose, to make up for the missed dose.
Treatment in case of overdose:
In the case of using Aziact drug overdose, or taking too much medicine and showing signs of need for emergency, remember to bring your prescription, medicine bottle and all other medicines. medications, including foods or herbs that the patient has taken.

Ideally, the patient needs to fully inform the specialist doctor, or pharmacist about his or her medical condition, as well as about the current medical condition, the history of the disease, allergies, current medical conditions, etc. pregnant, or lactating....
Need to read carefully about the instructions for using Aziact before using the drug to avoid the harmful effects of the drug.
3.1 Precautions for using Aziact in pregnant patients Before taking Aziact, always consult a specialist doctor or pharmacist so that the patient can weigh the benefits and risks of taking the drug in the following conditions. pregnant women.
3.2 Notes on the use of Aziact in breast-feeding patients Usually, specialists still advise nursing mothers not to use the drug. Therefore, the mother will have to carefully consider the use of Aziact while breastfeeding.
3.3 Notes on the use of Aziact in the elderly Use caution with the elderly, because the sensitivity to this drug may be greater than that of normal adults.

Azithromycin as active ingredient Azithromycin is a well-tolerated drug.
Most of the undesirable side effects occur on the gastrointestinal tract such as; nausea, or abdominal pain, vomiting and abdominal distension, diarrhea.
As with other macrolides, and penicillins, the use of Aziact can increase the recovery of transaminases in the liver. There has been occasional transient neutropenia in clinical trials, although a causal relationship with azithromycin use has not been established. In the event of an unexpected reaction, the patient should consult a specialist.

5.1 Other Drug Interactions Aziact Drug Interactions Aziact drug interactions can change the drug's ability to work, or increase the effects of side effects. Tell your specialist, or pharmacist, of all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and minerals, and herbal products. From there, the doctor considers the appropriate dose.
5.2 Drugs Aziact Interacts With Food and Drink Food, alcohol, beer and tobacco are likely to interact with certain medications. Consult your doctor about taking your medicine with food, alcohol and tobacco.

The shelf life of Aziact is 36 months from the date of manufacture. Store Aziact in a cool, dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, in the original packaging and protected from light, away from acidic environments. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Before using the drug Aziact should carefully check the expiry date of the drug. Absolutely do not use Aziact medicine after the expiry date printed on the package. In addition to sharing about the drug Aziact, if you have any other questions, the patient should directly discuss with the doctor, prescribing pharmacist for appropriate indications.