| Active Ingredient | Azithromycin |
| Brand | Azipolis |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Azipolis is an antibiotic that is used to treat various type of bacterial infections. It is a single ingridient medicine that contains azithromycin and belongs to the class of medicine called macrolide antibiotics.
Clinical Uses
Azipolis is used as an antibiotic for treating bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, throat, ear, nose, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also effective in managing typhoid fever and sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea.
Dosage Strengths
The Azipolis medicine is available in the dosage strengths of 250mg and 500mg. The right dosage strength should be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your condition.
How It Works
Azipolis tablets works by affecting the bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to the bacterial ribosome and prevents the production of essential protiens which is important for bacterial growth and survival. This therefore helps in stopping the infection from spreading.
Side Effects
The common side effects of Azipolis tablet include-
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- nausea
- stomach pain
These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own as the body adjusts to the treatment.
Precautions & Warnings
- Always complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine early can allow the surviving bacteria ti mutate and become resistant to the antibiotic.
- This antibiotic can make your skin highly sensitive to ultraviolet light. Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
- Contact your doctor before using this medicine if you are suffering from kidney, liver, or heart issue.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should take this medicine with caution and when prescribed by their healthcare professional.
- Avoid having alcohol with Azipolis tablet as both can affect the liver and increase the risk of side effects as dizziness.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive.
Drug Interactions
Taking Azipolis with other medicines can result in an interaction. Some of the medicines that should not be taken with this antibiotic include-
- Antacids- They contain Aluminium or magnesium that may reduce the absorption of azithromycin and decrease its effectiveness.
- Anticoagulants- Azithromycin can increase the effect of blood thinners such as heparin and warfarin increasing the risk of bleeding.
- Ergot alkaloids- Taking Ergot alkaloids and azithromycin can cause ergot toxicity. This can decrease the efficacy of Azipolis tablets.
- Cardiac glycosides- These medicines may interact with Azipolis tablets and increase the level of these medicines in the body.
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