Azithromycin Krka
Azithromycin Krka is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin dihydrate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
Usually, take 500 mg once a day for 3 days (total 1500 mg), or 500 mg on day 1 then 250 mg daily on days 2-5 (total 1500 mg). For Chlamydia infection, take 1000 mg as a single dose.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take them with or without food.
Important
Usually up to 500 mg per day. For Chlamydia infection, a single dose of 1000 mg is given.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •diarrhea
- •headache
- •vomiting
- •stomach pain
- •feeling sick (nausea)
- •changes in white blood cell count
- •changes in other blood tests (low bicarbonate level in blood)
RARE
- •yeast infection (in mouth or vagina)
- •lung infection (pneumonia)
- •bacterial throat infection
- •stomach or gut inflammation
- •breathing problems, inflamed nasal lining
- •changes in types of white blood cells (e.g., low white blood cells, high eosinophils)
- •allergic reactions
- •loss of appetite
- •feeling nervous
- •trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •feeling dizzy
- •feeling drowsy
- •changes in how things taste
- •tingling or numbness
- •vision problems
- •ear problems, feeling like things are spinning (vertigo)
- •feeling your heart beat fast or hard (palpitations)
- •hot flashes
- •sudden wheezing, nosebleeds
- •constipation, gas, upset stomach (indigestion)
- •stomach lining inflammation (gastritis)
- •trouble swallowing
- •bloating, dry mouth, burping, mouth sores, more saliva than usual
- •rash, itching, hives, skin inflammation, dry skin, sweating more than usual
- •joint problems (osteoarthritis), muscle pain, back pain, neck pain
- •trouble urinating, kidney pain
- •unusual vaginal bleeding, testicle problems
- •swelling, weakness, feeling generally unwell, swollen face, chest pain, fever, pain, swollen limbs
- •abnormal lab test results (e.g., blood or liver tests)
- •irritability
- •abnormal liver function, yellow skin or eyes
- •allergic skin reactions, like being more sensitive to the sun
- •rash with fast-appearing red patches and small blisters
- •drug rash with increased eosinophils and body-wide symptoms (DRESS)
- •fewer red blood cells because they break down too fast (hemolytic anemia), fewer platelets (blood clotting cells)
- •anger, aggression, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations
- •fainting
- •seizures
- •reduced sense of touch
- •feeling overactive
- •changes in smell (loss or distorted smell)
- •loss of taste
- •muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- •life-threatening irregular heartbeat, abnormal heart tracing (ECG)
- •hearing loss, including deafness or ringing in the ears
- •low blood pressure
- •inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •tongue discoloration
- •joint pain
- •kidney inflammation (interstitial nephritis) and kidney failure
Important Warnings
- If you get a severe allergic reaction (trouble breathing, swollen face, rash), stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- If you notice signs of liver problems (e.g., dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, loss of appetite), stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical attention.
- If you have severe diarrhea, especially with blood or mucus, contact a doctor immediately. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine without consulting a doctor.
- If you feel your heart beating unusually, feel dizzy, or have muscle weakness, contact a doctor.
- Do not use this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises otherwise.