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Azithromycin Capsules

Function and Efficacy

Azithromycin is a 15-membered macrolide antibiotic. In vitro tests have shown that azithromycin has antibacterial effects on a variety of common clinical pathogens, including: Gram-positive aerobic bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes (group A beta; hemolytic streptococci), pneumonia (streptococci), alpha; hemolytic streptococci (grass viridans streptococci) and other streptococci, diphtheria (rod-shaped) bacilli. This product shows cross-resistance to erythromycin-resistant Gram-positive bacteria, including fecal streptococci (enterococci) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. Gram-negative aerobic bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Acinetobacter, Yersinia, Legionella pneumophila, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Shigella, Pasteurella, Vibrio cholerae, Parahaemolyticus, Shigella-like Pyrimonas. The activity of this product against the following Gram-negative bacteria depends on the strain, and sensitivity testing is required: Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Enterobacter, Hydrophila, Klebsiella. Anaerobic bacteria: Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides, Clostridium perfringens, Peptostreptococcus, Fusobacterium necroticum, Propionibacterium acnes. Sexually transmitted disease microorganisms: Treponema pallidum, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Haemophilus dukei. Other microorganisms: including Borrelia tenens (Lyme disease body), Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Pneumocystis carinii, Mycobacterium avium, Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes. The following Gram-negative bacteria are usually resistant: Proteus, Serratia, Morganella, Pseudomonas. The mechanism of action is the same as erythromycin, mainly binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting RNA-dependent protein synthesis.

Ingredients

The main ingredient of this product is azithromycin.

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AzithromycinIngredients

Azithromycin is a 15-membered ring macrolide antibiotic that has antibacterial effects on a variety of Gram-positive aerobic bacteria, Gram-negative aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria, sexually transmitted disease microorganisms and other microorganisms. It mainly binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis.

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Appearance

Capsules, the contents are white powder.

Indication

1. Acute pharyngitis and acute tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. 2. Sinusitis, otitis media, acute bronchitis, and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by sensitive bacteria. 3. Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. 4. Urethritis and cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and non-multi-drug resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 5. Skin and soft tissue infections caused by sensitive bacteria.

Usage and Dosage

Oral administration, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Adult dosage: 1. For sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or sensitive Neisseria gonorrhoeae, only 1.0g of this product is needed for a single oral administration. 2. For the treatment of other infections: On the first day, take 0.5g at a time, and on the 2nd to 5th day, take 0.25g at a time; or take 0.5g at a time for 3 consecutive days. Dosage for children: 1. For the treatment of otitis media and pneumonia, on the first day, take 10 mg/kg body weight once a day (the maximum daily dose shall not exceed 0.5 g), on the 2nd to 5th days, take 5 mg/kg body weight once a day (the maximum daily dose shall not exceed 0.25 g), or administer as follows: Body weight (kg) First day 2nd to 5th day 15-250.2g once a day 0.1g once a day 26-350.3g once a day 0.15g once a day 36-450.4g once a day 0.2g once a day 2. For the treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children, take 12 mg/kg body weight once a day (the maximum daily dose shall not exceed 0.5 g) for 5 consecutive days.

Adverse Reactions

Gastrointestinal reactions such as abdominal pain, diarrhea (loose stools), upper abdominal discomfort (pain or cramps), nausea, and vomiting may occur after taking the drug, and their incidence is significantly lower than that of erythromycin. Mild to moderate abdominal distension, dizziness, headache, fever, rash, joint pain and other allergic reactions may occur occasionally, while anaphylactic shock, angioedema, and cholestatic jaundice are extremely rare. A small number of patients may experience transient neutropenia and elevated serum aminotransferase.

Precautions

It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin, or any other macrolide drugs.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: The efficacy and safety of treating otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia in children under 6 months old and pharyngitis or tonsillitis in children under 2 years old have not been determined. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Animal experiments show that this product has no effect on the fetus, but there is still a lack of experience in its use in pregnant women, so the pros and cons must be fully weighed before using it in pregnant women. There is no data to show whether this product can be secreted into breast milk, so the use of it in lactating women must be considered with caution. Precautions for the elderly: It is not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

1. It is not suitable to be taken at the same time with antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, as the latter can reduce the peak blood concentration of this product; if it must be used together, this product should be given 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking the above drugs. 2. When used in combination with theophylline, the concentration of the latter in plasma can be increased, and attention should be paid to detecting the plasma theophylline level. 3. When used in combination with warfarin, attention should be paid to checking the prothrombin time. 4. When used simultaneously with the following drugs, it is recommended to closely observe the patient: Digoxin increases the digoxin level. Ergotamine or dihydroergotamine acute ergot toxicity, symptoms are severe peripheral vasospasm and dysesthesia (pain to touch). Triazolam enhances the pharmacological effect of triazolam by reducing the degradation of triazolam. Cytochrome P450 system metabolizers increase the levels of carbamazepine, terfenadine, cyclosporine, cyclohexylbarbital, and phenytoin in serum. 5. When used in combination with rifabutin, the latter's toxicity will be increased.

Storage

Sealed, store in a cool, dry place.

Packaging Specification

0.25 g

Validity Period

24 months.

Manufacturer

Jiangsu Nhwa-Sede Pharm. Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2001-08-20
  • Address:

    No. 3, Fumin Road, Third Industrial Park, Xuzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    913203007311831383
  • Registered Funds:

    20 million yuan
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