Zitromax antibiotic: composition and effective use

Zitromax is a prescription medication used to treat infections. So what is the drug indicated to treat? What is the ingredient? How to use it for best results? Let's learn about Zitromax antibiotic with Pharmacist Nguyen Thi Cam Van through the following article.

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• What is Zitromax?
• Uses of the antibiotic Zitromax
• Is Zitromax antibiotic good?
• How much does Zitromax cost and where can I buy it?
• Dosage of Zitromax
• How to use Zitromax effectively?
• Side effects of the antibiotic Zitromax
• Drug interactions
• How to store Zitromax antibiotics?
• Important notes when using the drug

What is Zitromax?

Zitromax is an antibiotic from the famous French pharmaceutical company Pfizer. The active ingredient of the antibiotic Zitromax is azithromycin, a substance belonging to the macrolide group. Currently, Zitromax has a dosage form such as film-coated tablets (250mg, 500mg); single dose suspension (100mg) and multiple dose suspension (200mg).

Zitromax suspension

Uses of the antibiotic Zitromax

The subjects using the antibiotic Zitromax are patients who need to be treated for certain infections caused by pathogenic bacteria such as:

• Upper respiratory tract infections (sinusitis, pharyngitis , tonsillitis);
• Inflammation of the lower respiratory tract (bronchitis, pneumonia);
• sexually transmitted diseases (STDs);
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• otitis media
• Eye infection

In addition, the drug can be used alone or in combination with rifabutin to prevent infection with Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC). This is a common opportunistic infection in people with advanced HIV/AIDS .

Doctors may sometimes use a combination of azithromycin and ethambutol to treat disseminated MAC infection (DMAC) in patients with advanced HIV infection.

Symptoms of infection should improve after the first few days of treatment with Zitromax. In case there is no improvement or even unusual problems, you need to contact your doctor for advice.

Is Zitromax antibiotic good?

Zitromax is manufactured by the French company Pfizer, so it is guaranteed to have been rigorously tested for quality. Zitromax antibiotics are good when you are prescribed the right disease and strictly follow the doctor's orders. Therefore, being properly examined and consulted is very important, especially in prescription drugs like Zitromax.

How much does Zitromax cost and where can I buy it?

Zitromax is an antibiotic, so it can only be purchased when prescribed by a doctor. When prescribed by a doctor, you can buy them at private pharmacies or hospital pharmacies.

The reference price of Zitromax is:

• Zitromax film coated tablets 250 mg: 350 thousand VND.
• Zitromax film-coated tablets 500mg: 300 thousand VND.
• Multi-dose oral suspension powder (bottle) 200mg/5ml: 120-150 thousand VND.

Note, this price is for reference only and may change from time to time.

Dosage of Zitromax

Dosage of the drug will be different for each different type of infection but is usually taken once a day for 1-5 days. Zitromax is an antibiotic with a relatively high rate of drug resistance in Vietnam, so patients need to use it correctly and at the right dose as prescribed by the doctor.

How to use Zitromax effectively?

You should take it at the same time each day to avoid forgetting a dose. Even if your infection improves, do not stop taking the medicine on your own. Abrupt discontinuation or frequent skipping of doses may increase antibiotic resistance. You should start to feel better within the first few days of treatment with azithromycin. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor.

Due to different dosage forms, Zitromax antibiotics also have different ways of use, specifically:

Zitromax extended release tablets

For extended-release tablets, take with a glass of water on an empty or full stomach.

Zitromax suspension

The suspension form is usually used at least 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating to ensure that the food is not affected.

• If it is a single dose azithromycin suspension, mix it with about 60 ml of water, then drink it immediately. To ensure adequate dose, you should rinse the cup to drink any remaining medicine
• If it is a multi-dose azithromycin suspension, you need to shake the vial well before use to mix the active ingredient. Use the available dosimeters to accurately take the required dose and rinse it off after use.

Side effects of the antibiotic Zitromax

Call your doctor at once if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomachache
• Headache

Some of the more serious side effects to watch out for include: fast heartbeat, fainting, dizziness , itching, rash, fatigue, etc.

Side effects of medications

Drug interactions

You need to inform your doctor about any drugs or supplements you are using or have recently used. Because some substances can interact with Zitromax antibiotics such as:

• Digoxin (medicine to treat heart failure)
• Clarithromycin, Erythromycin (antibiotic in the same class)
• Warfarin, Coumarin (drugs to treat blood clots)
• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Do not use antacids containing magnesium or aluminum within 2 hours before or after using Zitromax such as: Gaviscon, Maalox, Phospholugel... These drugs can make Zitromax ineffective.

How to store Zitromax antibiotics?

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of CHILDREN.

Important notes when using the drug

• Zitromax is an antibiotic, so it is not effective against viruses or common colds. Therefore, taking unnecessary medications increases the risk of infection and drug resistance.
• Zitromax is a prescription drug, so it should only be used when prescribed by a doctor. In addition, when an abnormality occurs, you need to contact for advice, do not arbitrarily increase the dose or stop the drug.
• Read the instructions for use carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
• Some background conditions should not use Zitromax such as liver disease, kidney disease, history of jaundice, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm disturbances, etc. your application.
• Cross-allergy can occur if you are allergic to drugs in the same class as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.

Zitromax is a drug used to treat infections commonly used by doctors. Hopefully, the information on the price, ingredients and uses of Zitromax antibiotics will help you use the drug safely, rationally and effectively.