Q) How is AZISHINE 500MG TABLET helpful?
A) AZISHINE 500MG TABLET helps by fighting an array of bacterial infections and prevents bacteria from growing. It acts by interfering with the bacterial protein synthesis and treats otitis media, laryngitis, bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, traveller’s diarrhoea, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, genital ulcers, and severe pelvic inflammatory diseases.
Q) Is AZISHINE 500MG TABLET safe to take for a long time?
A) No, you are strongly recommended to take AZISHINE 500MG TABLET in prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor/pharmacist. Taking AZISHINE 500MG TABLET unnecessarily for a long time may make you prone to very serious fungal and bacterial infections that are difficult to treat.
Q) Does AZISHINE 500MG TABLET cause irregular heart rhythm?
A) Yes, AZISHINE 500MG TABLET can cause irregular heartbeats. You are advised to speak with your doctor before taking AZISHINE 500MG TABLET if you have or ever had any underlying heart conditions like arrhythmias (improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast or too slow). Since AZISHINE 500MG TABLET might cause change in the electrical activity of the heart thereby worsening your condition.
Q) Can AZISHINE 500MG TABLET be used for malaria?
A) There have been several studies conducted for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria with AZISHINE 500MG TABLET as a potential antimalarial agent. There are studies even during pregnancy with AZISHINE 500MG TABLET and chloroquine. In fact, the combination of azithromycin and chloroquine was found to be effective for treating malaria in adults too. However, there is no official confirmation of azithromycin-chloroquine adoption for use in intermittent preventive treatment of malaria. Consult a doctor before taking it and do not self-medicate.
Q) Does AZISHINE 500MG TABLET cure flu?
A) No, antibiotics such as AZISHINE 500MG TABLET will not work for the treatment of flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed may increase your risk of getting infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Q) For what kind of sexually transmitted diseases can AZISHINE 500MG TABLET be used for?
A) AZISHINE 500MG TABLET is mainly used to treat gonorrhoea, gonococcal and chlamydial urethritis sexually transmitted diseases.
Q) Does AZISHINE 500MG TABLET help in treating urinary tract infections?
A) Yes, when prescribed by your doctor AZISHINE 500MG TABLET is helpful in treating some sexually transmitted diseases (STD) induced urinary tract infections. However, for specifically targeting urinary tract infections your doctor may want to put you on other antibiotics drugs in combination with AZISHINE 500MG TABLET for faster and effective treatment.
Q) Can AZISHINE 500MG TABLET be taken for the treatment of sore throat?
A) Yes, AZISHINE 500MG TABLET can be taken for sore throat. However, AZISHINE 500MG TABLET is not the first line of choice for treating strep throat. Your doctor may prescribe other antibiotics like penicillin or amoxicillin which are used more often for strep/sore throat.
Q) Can I take vaccination while on AZISHINE 500MG TABLET medication?
A) No, you are advised not to have vaccinations/immunizations unless your doctor prescribes. This is because AZISHINE 500MG TABLET may intervene and cause live bacterial vaccines not to work.
Q) How to store AZISHINE 500MG TABLET?
A) Do not store AZISHINE 500MG TABLET above 25°C and keep it away from heat and sunlight. Store it in room temperature and do not freeze it. Keep out of the reach and sight of the children.
