DESCRIPTION: Azetor-100 Suspension contains Azithromycin, an azalide, a macrolide antibiotic. It is one of the world’s best-selling antibiotics. It is derived from erythromycin, with a methyl-substituted nitrogen atom incorporated into the lactone ring, thus making the lactone ring 15-membered.
DOSAGE FORM: Suspension
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION: Oral
COMPOSITION: Each 5ml contains:
|
Azithromycin dihydrate |
I.P. |
100mg |
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equi. to Azithromycin anhydrous |
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Azithromycin prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, and thus inhibits the translation of mRNA. Nucleic acid synthesis is not affected.
INDICATIONS: Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
DOSAGE: As directed by the physician.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, to other macrolide antibiotics, or to any of the excipients.
STORAGE: Keep in a cool & dry place, Protect from direct sunlight.
PRESENTATION: 144x15ml