Zithromax Injection 500 mg (Azithromycin Dihydrate)

Adult administration

Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg intravenously once daily for at least 2 days, followed by oral azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 5-8 days. Total duration of intravenous and oral administration: 7-10 days Pelvic infection: 500 mg intravenously once daily for 1-2 days, followed by oral administration of 250 mg once daily for 5-6 days. Total duration of intravenous and oral administration: 7 days

This drug is an antibiotic called azithromycin, used to treat certain bacterial infections. When using this drug, there may be allergic reactions, so if symptoms such as rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or lips occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, this drug can affect the balance of intestinal bacteria and may cause diarrhea or severe colitis, so if symptoms of diarrhea are severe or there is blood mixed in, quickly visit a hospital. Patients with severely reduced kidney or liver function may have increased levels of this drug, thereby increasing the risk of side effects; these patients need special attention. During administration, gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and skin rashes may occur, and rarely, abnormalities in liver function or decreased blood cell counts and muscle-related symptoms may also arise, so inform a doctor if any unusual symptoms occur. This drug should be diluted and slowly infused when administered intravenously, and care should be taken as pain or inflammation may occur at the injection site. It can affect heart rate, so patients with heart disease or those taking certain medications should consult a doctor, especially those at risk of QT interval prolongation. During pregnancy, the safety for the fetus is not fully established, so it should only be used as necessary under a doctor’s judgment. If breastfeeding, as the drug may pass into breast milk, consult a doctor about weaning or discontinuing the drug. The safety and effectiveness of this drug for intravenous use in children under 16 years old have not been established, thus caution is needed. Elderly patients may have a higher risk of arrhythmias, requiring special attention during administration. This drug may interact with other medications, so inform a doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Lastly, this drug is not effective against viral infections, and it must be taken exactly as directed by a doctor during the treatment period. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, do not stop taking the medication and continue for the prescribed duration.

Angioedema, anaphylaxis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reactions accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, diarrhea, colitis, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rashes, injection site pain, injection site inflammation, vulvovaginitis, loss of appetite, pruritus, gastritis, dizziness, dyspnea, dyspepsia, bloating, mucositis, oral candidiasis, gastroenteritis, headache, insomnia, bronchospasm, dysgeusia, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, feelings of exhaustion, elevated CK, increased myoglobin in blood and urine, arthralgia, edema, urticaria, ventricular tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, QT interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, pseudomembranous colitis, pancreatitis, oral candidiasis, pyloric stenosis, tongue discoloration, weakness, paresthesia, sensory loss, fatigue, myasthenia, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, candidiasis, hypoprothrombinemia, liver necrosis, liver failure, seizures, dizziness, surface, hyperactivity, nervous hyperreactivity, anxiety, agitation, syncope, aggressive reactions, hearing loss, auditory impairment, hearing impairment, tinnitus, dysgeusia, hyposmia, ageusia, anosmia, elevated liver enzymes, anemia, nausea, decreased therapeutic response, hypokalemia, leukopenia

This drug should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature, below 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain its effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

A vial filled with white to off-white powder

Package unit

1.107g/vial X 10 vials