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It is a macrolide class of antibiotics that is effective in treating a wide variety of bacterial infections, including skin, respiratory, and ear infections.
it should be used cautiously by the liver patients; regular monitoring of liver function is required.
it should be used cautiously by the kidney patients; dose adjustment may be required.
Effect of consumption of alcohol with this drug is unsafe.
Avoid driving as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
It can be unsafe to use by pregnant women; doctor's consultation is required before using the drug.
It can be unsafe to use by breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk and can affect developing infant.
Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, preventing bacterial growth and replication.
Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter your body and start to multiply, causing illness and related symptoms like fever, pain, and swelling. It affects different parts of the body like ear, nose, throat, chest, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract.
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Acintaz. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Acintaz starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting you doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
Acintaz are usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at anytime of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Acintaz exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Acintaz is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Acintaz is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most of the bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, it is important that you stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Acintaz is an effective antibiotic which is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Acintaz has a longer half life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half life and are usually given twice, thrice or four times a day.
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Acintaz should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Acintaz. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning bed as Acintaz increases the risk of sunburn.
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Acintaz. Antibiotics such as Acintaz can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine which are responsible to prevent thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also inform your doctor if you get white mouth or tongue after taking Acintaz or soon after stopping it.
Yes, the use of Acintaz can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
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