Zithromax 250mg Tablets (Azithromycin Dihydrate)

Adult dose

○ Adults 1) Sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: Administer azithromycin 1 g (potency) as a single dose. 2) Other indications - 3-day regimen: Administer azithromycin 500 mg (potency) once daily for 3 days [total dose 1.5 g (potency)]. - 5-day regimen: Administer 500 mg (potency) as a single dose on the first day. From the second day onward, administer 250 mg (potency) once daily for 4 days [total dose 1.5 g (potency)]. ○ Elderly patients Administer the same dosage as for adults.

Child dose

○ Children (over 45 Kg) Administer the same dose as for adults.

This medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions; if symptoms such as skin rash or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. While taking this medication, diarrhea or colitis caused by Clostridium difficile may occur; if diarrhea symptoms arise, consult medical personnel promptly. This medication should not be administered to patients with allergies to certain antibiotics or who are taking ergot alkaloids. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or severely compromised liver function should use this medication with caution, and if symptoms of liver disease appear, use should be discontinued immediately. Most patients tolerate this medication well, but side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes may occur, and unusual symptoms should be reported. Rarely, symptoms such as hearing loss or tinnitus, heart arrhythmias, myalgia, renal issues, and severe skin reactions may occur, and if these occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Like other antibiotics, this medication can lead to superinfections, including fungal infections, so monitoring of symptoms is necessary. As it may affect heart rhythm, patients with heart disease or QT prolongation, or who are taking certain medications, should consult a physician before use. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience exacerbation of symptoms when taking this medication, so caution is advised. This medication may affect absorption when taken with food; thus, it is best not to take it simultaneously with antacids. During pregnancy, it should only be used in special cases, and if breastfeeding, consultation with medical personnel is necessary since the drug can be passed through breast milk. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to side effects, and caution is advised when taking this medication. In case of overdose, general treatment should be applied, and it should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container to prevent misuse.

Angioedema, anaphylaxis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reactions accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, mild neutropenia, hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal discomfort, abdominal bloating, liver dysfunction, rash, vascular angioedema, candidiasis, vaginitis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, shock, dyspnea, anorexia, aggressive reactions, neurosensitization, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, seizures, headache, hyperactivity, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, sensory impairment, syncope, taste/smell abnormalities and loss, palpitations, ventricular tachycardia, arrhythmia, QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes, hypotension, dyspepsia, constipation, membranous enterocolitis, pancreatitis, pyloric stenosis, tongue discoloration, hepatitis, jaundice, cholestatic jaundice, liver necrosis, liver failure, pruritus, photosensitivity reaction, edema, urticaria, angioedema, erythema multiforme, arthralgia, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, lethargy, elevated CK, increased serum and urine myoglobin, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, weakness, fatigue, malaise, fever, cough, dyspnea, chest X-ray abnormalities, eosinophilia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White, capsule-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (6 tablets/PTP packaging x 5)