Uses of Azicrom 200

The drug Azicrom 200 has the main ingredient is Azithromycin with a concentration of 200mg and the excipients are just enough provided by the manufacturer. The drug is prepared in the form of a powder for suspension, packaged in a box of 3 packs, 2.5g each.

Azithromycin contained in the drug is an active ingredient belonging to the group of macrolide antibiotics, when entering the cytoplasm of bacteria, it will immediately attach to the 50S subunit of the ribosome, blocking protein synthesis - present in most of the bacteria. bacterial cell survival and reproduction. As a result, Azithromycin has a strong bactericidal effect, antibacterial spectrum includes: Streptococcus pyogenes (group A), Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Peptococcus, Chlamydia pneumoniae...
Azicrom 200 is indicated in the following cases Here:
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections such as: sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, allergic rhinitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, tonsillitis... Skin and structural infections skin structures such as: itching, impetigo, urticaria, dermatitis, boils... caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae... Urogenital tract infections, sexually transmitted infections such as cystitis, inflammation cervical , gonorrhea, ... caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is not recommended to use Azithromycin 200 in cases of contraindications such as:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Azithromycin or any of its ingredients. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics.

3.1. Dosage of Azicrom 200 Adults:
In case of drug use to treat sexually transmitted infections: use with a single dose of 1g. Other infections: 500mg/time/day, once a day, continuously for 3 days or as above dose on the first day, 250mg/time/day for the remaining days. used for 4 consecutive days. Children:
Children under 15kg: use at a dose of 10mg/kg/day, use this dose continuously for 3 days. Children from 15-25kg: 200mg/time/day, continuously for 3 days. Children from 26-35kg: oral dose of 300mg/time/day, continuously for 3 days. Children from 36-45kg: 400mg/time/day, continuously for 3 days. Children over 45kg: use the same dose as for adults. 3.2. How to use Azicrom 200 Drug Azicrom 200 is prepared in the form of a suspension, use the drug by taking a sufficient amount of the drug to be mixed and then dissolved with a sufficient amount of water, shake well to dissolve the drug, can use a spoon to stir to dissolve. completely. Do not take the drug with food, should take the medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating for better absorption. The reconstituted suspension should be used within 14 days from the date of preparation and must be stored in the refrigerator.
When patients overdose on Azicrom, symptoms such as hearing loss, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal distension often occur. It is important to take the patient to the nearest medical facility to promptly wash the stomach to minimize drug absorption into the body and provide supportive treatment for the patient's symptoms. .

During the use of Azicrom 200, some unwanted effects may occur such as:
Digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, acute diarrhea, abdominal cramps. Patients feel fatigue, headache, dizziness, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, generalized rash, vaginal itching... Even anaphylaxis, angioedema, increased transaminases may occur. high, transient neutropenia.

Do not use Azicrom at the same time with derivatives containing ergot because of the possibility of poisoning. There is an interaction between the active ingredient Azithromycin and Cyclosporin, so when using these two drugs together, the concentration of Cyclosporin should be monitored and if necessary, the dose should be adjusted to bring about effective treatment as well as limit the interaction due to the two drugs. this caused. Drugs that neutralize stomach acid reduce the absorption of the active ingredient azithromycin in the drug, so Azicrom should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking medicine to neutralize stomach acid. Azicrom 200 should not be co-administered with Ergotamine and Bromocriptine. Some macrolide antibiotics reduce the bioconversion of digoxin, so when used in combination with Azicrom, the concentration of digoxin should be monitored to adjust the dose accordingly.

Do not take the drug with meals because food prolongs the bioavailability of the drug to 50%, reducing the effect of the drug. For patients with renal failure with creatinine clearance less than 40ml/min, the dose should be adjusted according to the patient's medical condition. When taking Azicrom 200, patients need to be monitored for side effects to detect early signs of angioedema and possible anaphylaxis. Azicrom 200 oral solution is not used for outpatient treatment of moderate and severe pneumonia or patients at risk of hospital-acquired infections, immunocompromised. Azicrom 200 should be used with caution because of the risk of non-susceptible infections and pseudomembranous colitis. Renal damage may occur when Azicrom is administered to patients with creatinine clearance <10ml/min. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: The drug should not be used because of the risk of harm to the fetus and nursing infant unless it is absolutely necessary to use the drug in these subjects. Although it does not affect the ability to concentrate when taking the drug for those who drive and operate machines, the drug has side effects such as fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, so the ability to affect the work of those who drive or operate machinery is not affected. this object. You should inform your doctor about the unwanted effects encountered when taking Azicrom. Above is the important information of the drug Azicrom 200, carefully reading the instructions before use and strictly following the instructions of the doctor will bring the best treatment results for the patient.