Zithromax 500 mg Powder For IV Infusion

Product Description:

• Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion is an antibiotic drug that contains azithromycin as the active ingredient. It is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, sinusitis, tonsillitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections, cervicitis, and genital ulcers.


• Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called macrolides, which are effective against a wide range of bacteria.


• Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion is suitable for adults and children above 6 months old who need intravenous treatment for severe or resistant infections. It is given as an infusion into a vein by a healthcare professional. It is usually followed by oral Zithromax to complete the course of therapy.

How To Use:

• The dose and duration of Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion depend on your condition and response to treatment. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose for you.


• The usual dose for adults and children above 16 years old is 500 mg once a day for 2 days. The usual dose for children between 6 months and 16 years old is 10 mg per kg of body weight once a day for 2 days.


• Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion should be reconstituted with sterile water and diluted with normal saline or other compatible fluids before infusion. The infusion should be given over 3 hours for adults and over 1 hour for children.


• Do not use Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion if you are allergic to azithromycin or any of the other ingredients in the powder.


• Do not use Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion if you have a history of liver problems or jaundice caused by azithromycin or other macrolides.


• Do not use Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion if you have a heart rhythm disorder or a family history of long QT syndrome.

Cautions & Warnings:

• Consult your doctor before using Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion if you have any of the following conditions: kidney problems, myasthenia gravis, low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood, or a history of allergic reactions to antibiotics.


• Consult your doctor before using Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are trying to conceive.


• Consult your doctor before using Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion if you are taking any other medicines, especially anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, antihistamines, antimalarials, ergot derivatives, or other macrolides.


• Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, rash, itching, injection site reactions, or changes in liver function tests. Tell your doctor if you experience any of these or other side effects.

Ingredients:

• Each vial of Zithromax Powder For IV Infusion contains 500 mg of azithromycin as the active ingredient.


• Other ingredients include: citric acid anhydrous and sodium hydroxide.