Uses of Azomax Tablet
Azomax is used to treat conditions like:
- Lyme disease
- Prophylaxis for anthrax exposure
- Meningitis
- Endocarditis
- H. Pylori infection
- Skin infections
- Typhoid fever
- Parathyroid fever
- Urinary tract infection
- Sinusitis
- Otitis media
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Salmonellosis
- Infections of the oral cavity
- Prevention of pertussis
- Prosthetic joints infection
- Prevention of secondary case of invasive group A streptococcal infection
- Uncomplicated genital chlamydial infections
- Nongonococcal urethritis
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Prophylaxis for insertion of an intrauterine device
Nowadays, the use of azomax for COVID-19 is also common.
Alternate brands
You can find Azomax 500mg by the following brand names.
- Azomax
- Zetro
- Azom
Available forms of Azomax
Azomax is available in the following forms.
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Oral suspension
- Powder for solution for infusion
Available dosage strengths of Azomax
- Azomax tablets as 250mg and 500mg
- Azomax capsules as 250mg
- Azomax oral suspension 40mg per 1ml
- Azomax powder for solution for infusion 500mg
Contraindications and Precautions for Azomax
1. Allergic to Azomax
If you are allergic to azomax, do not take Azomax or any other medicine with the same generic name, as it can result in a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock. Always inform your healthcare provider about the documented allergies you have.
Anaphylactic shock is a rare but severe allergic reaction. If not treated at the right time, it can be life-threatening. The signs and symptoms of an anaphylaxis reaction are hives, pale skin, labored breathing, itching, excessive salivation, feeling too warm, a weak and rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, sneezing, swollen lips and tongue, wheezing, dizziness, low blood pressure, and tingling hands, feet, mouth, or scalp.
2. Non-susceptible organisms
Azomax should be given to the patient only when the bacteria are sensitive to it. If not, it can lead to antibiotic resistance, making it difficult to treat infections next time. It mostly applies to urinary tract infections and infections of the nose, ear, and throat.
3. Seizures
If you have had a history of seizures or you have renal impairment, you must avoid the use of azomax as it can provoke seizures.
4. Kidney failure
If your kidneys do not work well, the healthcare provider may lower the dose of the drug. It happens because your kidneys are meant to excrete out the waste and toxins. If that does not happen, the toxins may build up in your body, leading to severe adverse effects. Therefore, you must inform your health care provider about your complete health condition.
5. Gastric ulcers
People suffering from gastric ulcers and acidity must take azomax with extreme caution because it affects your gastrointestinal tract.
Also, it can cause ulceration in your stomach lining when taken for the long term. Your doctor may prescribe a gastroprotective agent along with it.
6. Liver diseases
Patients with liver disease should take azomax with caution. It is because your liver helps in the metabolism and excretion of drugs. When it does not work efficiently due to any disease, it can cause accumulation of the drug in your body, leading to severe adverse effects.
7. Heart diseases and hypertension
If you have a history of heart disease, heart attack, or hypertension, you must take azomax with caution as it can worsen the preexisting condition.
8. Arrhythmias
If you have a history of arrhythmias (a condition in which the rhythm of the heart gets abnormal), take azomax with caution because it can cause QT interval prolongation of the heart-a life-threatening condition.
9. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, do not take azomax unless your doctor advises it. It can affect your baby’s health. Breastfeeding mothers should also consult with a healthcare provider before taking it.
10. Anticoagulants or bleeding disorders
If you are taking anticoagulants for thinning of your blood, or you have any bleeding disorder, take azomax only on the advice of a healthcare provider.
How to Take Azomax?
You can take azomax with or without food. But try to take it with food if taken by mouth as it may upset your stomach or cause gastric ulcers when taken on an empty stomach. Tell your doctor if you feel stomach pain or nausea, as it may be a sign of gastritis. Try to take it for the shortest possible time. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
You should take an azomax tablet with a glass of water. Swallow it whole. Follow the dose and frequency as advised by the doctor and if not, then must consult a physician before taking it.. Do not alter the dose and frequency, as it can lead to other problems.
Before stopping its use, you must consult with a healthcare provider.
Dosage Information
In adults, the usual dose of Azomax is 500mg once daily.
What are the side effects of Azomax?
Azomax may cause certain side effects. Some of them are as follows.
- Abdominal pain
- Vomit containing coffee grounds
- Blood in stool
- Constipation
- Black stools
- Acid reflux
- Anemia
- Elevation of liver enzymes
- Diarrhea
- Serum sickness
- Risk of infections
- Crystalluria
- Eye discomfort
- Gastric discomfort
- Lethargy and body pain
- Headache
- Hearing impairment
- Nausea
- Pancreatitis
- Sleep disorders
- Vision disorders
- Altered taste
Storage Conditions
- Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.
- Store it at room temperature.
- Do not use it after the mentioned expiry date.
- Protect it from direct heat and sunlight.
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