Azithromycin STADA
Azithromycin Stada is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from growing and multiplying by interfering with their protein production.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin monohydrate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For most infections, take 500 mg once a day for 3 days, or 500 mg on day 1 and then 250 mg on days 2-5. For Chlamydia infections, take a single dose of 1000 mg.
Method
Take your daily dose once a day, with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than 500 mg per day for ongoing treatment, except for a single 1000 mg dose for specific infections as prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Abdominal pain or cramps
- •Loose stools
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Tingling or numbness of the skin
- •Taste changes
- •Vision problems
- •Deafness
- •Vomiting
- •Indigestion
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Joint pain
- •Tiredness
- •Changes in blood cell counts or blood bicarbonate levels
RARE
- •Fungal infections (like oral thrush or vaginal infections)
- •Feeling nervous, anxious, or aggressive
- •Difficulty sleeping or feeling very sleepy
- •Problems with hearing (like ringing in ears or hearing loss)
- •Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or a spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure
- •Stomach or gut inflammation, constipation, trouble swallowing, bloating, dry mouth, burping, mouth sores
- •Liver problems (like inflammation, yellow skin/eyes, or liver failure)
- •Severe skin reactions (rashes, blisters, peeling skin, sensitivity to sun)
- •Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat (severe allergic reaction)
- •Kidney problems (kidney pain or kidney failure)
- •Pancreatitis (severe stomach pain from pancreas inflammation)
- •Changes in smell, taste, or having hallucinations
- •Seizures or fainting
- •Feeling very confused (delirium)
- •Worsening of muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- •Bruising or bleeding more easily (low blood platelets) or anemia
- •General feeling of being unwell, weakness, or hot flashes
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics (like erythromycin), or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Seek emergency help immediately if you have severe allergic reactions like swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, skin rash, or hives. These can be life-threatening.
- If you get severe or persistent diarrhea, stomach pain, or fever during or after treatment, contact your doctor. It could be a sign of a serious gut infection.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems or an irregular heartbeat, as this medicine can affect your heart rhythm.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
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- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, as your liver function may need to be monitored, or treatment might be stopped.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or seizures, affecting your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these side effects.