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Amaysin Tablet 250mg (Azithromycin Dihydrate)

Amaysin Tablet 250mg (Azithromycin Dihydrate)

Prescription medicationTablet
Ingredient · strength
Azithromycin Hydrate›262.03mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Kyung Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White oblong film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202107186 · Approved 2021.10.28 · Insurance code 648104720

Summary

Main use
Treatment of respiratory and middle ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and genital chlamydial infection
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
○ Adults 1) Sexually transmitted infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: Administer azithromycin 1g (potency) as a single dose. 2) Other indications - 3-day regimen: Administer azithromycin 500mg (potency) once daily for 3 days [total dose 1.5g (potency)]. - 5-day regimen: Administer 500mg (potency) as a single dose on the first day. From the second day onward, administer 250mg (potency) once daily for 4 days [total dose 1.5g (potency)]. ○ Older adults Administer the same dosage and regimen as for adults.
Children's dosage
○ Children (45Kg or more) Administer the same dose as for adults.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyung Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of respiratory and middle ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and genital chlamydial infection

  • Bronchitis
  • pneumonia
  • sinusitis
  • pharyngitis
  • tonsillitis
  • skin and soft tissue infections
  • otitis media
  • uncomplicated genital infections
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This medication is effective against various bacteria and strains including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Influenza virus, Escherichia coli, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis. It is used for treating lower respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, as well as upper respiratory infections like sinusitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis. Additionally, it is effective for skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, and uncomplicated genital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. This medication helps in the recovery of health by treating various infectious diseases.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Children's dosage

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

Precautions

This medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions such as angioedema, anaphylaxis, or severe skin rashes. If allergic symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, if diarrhea occurs during treatment, the possibility of Clostridium difficile infection should be considered, and further treatment may be necessary. This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics or those taking ergot alkaloids. It should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired kidney function or severe liver disease, and treatment should be discontinued if liver function symptoms appear. During administration, monitor closely for side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, hearing impairment, and cardiac-related side effects such as arrhythmias or QT interval prolongation, particularly in patients with heart disease. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding should only be cautiously considered when necessary, as the drug may be transmitted through breast milk. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to side effects, so dosage and duration should be carefully determined. In case of overdose, general symptomatic and supportive therapy should be provided, and the medication should be stored out of reach of children.

Side effects

Angioedema, anaphylaxis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abnormal liver function, rash, angioedema, moniliasis, vaginitis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, shock, dyspnea, loss of appetite, aggressive reaction, neuroexcitability, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, seizures, headache, hyperactivity, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, hypoaesthesia, syncope, taste/smell alteration and loss, hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus, hearing impairment, 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, phototoxic reaction, edema, urticaria, angioedema, erythema multiforme, arthralgia, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, fatigue, malaise, fever, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray findings, eosinophilia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture ingress, preferably at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)

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