Azithromycin 250mg Tablet

Azithromycin 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Azithromycin belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. The medication is generally used to treat chest infections like pneumonia, infections of the nose, throats such as sinus infections (sinusitis), skin infections, etc.  Store the Azithromycin 250mg Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, Azithromycin 250mg Tablet is used to treat some sexually transmitted infections also. Chlamydia infection caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis can be easily treated with Azithromycin. The medication stops the bacterial protein synthesis by inhibiting the transpeptidation. 

Take the Azithromycin 250mg Tablet as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not crush, chew or break the tablets as it can cause irritation in the mouth. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Some people may experience a few side effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to erythromycin, clarithromycin (macrolides), and ketolides. 

Medical Benefits of Azithromycin 250mg Tablet

Azithromycin 250mg Tablet is primarily prescribed for the treatment of ear infections and skin & soft tissue infections (such as an abscess/boil) in affected individuals which is also indicated for use to treat sexually transmitted diseases such as cervicitis (caused by organisms such as Chlamydia trachomatis/ Neisseria gonorrhoea) in affected individuals. There are minimal side effects of Azithromycin 250mg tablets and is highly beneficial in the treatment of a wide array of bacterial infections. The major medical benefits of Azithromycin 250mg tablets are  briefed below: 

• Helpful in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases such as cervicitis (caused by organisms such as Chlamydia trachomatis/ Neisseria gonorrhea) in affected individuals
• Highly beneficial in mild to moderate susceptible infections caused by bacteria and other micro-organisms which includes chest, throat, nasal infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat and sinusitis)
• Treats ear infections and skin & soft tissue infections (such as an abscess/boil) in affected individuals

Side-effects of Azithromycin 250mg Tablets 

There are mild to moderate side effects of Azithromycin 250mg tablets that get resolved over time. The side effects may vary in all the users as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the treatment. Inform your doctor if your side effects worsen or persist with time. While taking Azithromycin patients may experience some common side effects. But the usage of medicine should not be stopped. Following side-effects can occur:

• Stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence
• Dizziness, headache
• Numbness/pickling sensation
• Loss of appetite, taste disturbance
• Visual disturbances, deafness
• Skin rash, itching
• Joint pain
• Tiredness, weakness

Drug Interaction

Azithromycin 250mg tablets may interact with other medicines when taken together and cause adverse side effects. The medicine may also react with certain food items and disease. The range medicine you should avoid while taking Azithromycin 250mg tablets are briefed belowed: 

• Ergotamine (medicine used to treat migraine)
• Warfarin (medicine used to prevent blood clots)
• Ciclosporin (used to prevent transplanted organ rejection)
• Antacids (used to treat indigestion) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate
• Digoxin (used to treat heart failure)
• Colchicine (used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever)
• Terfenadine (used for skin allergy)
• Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine (medicines used to treat malaria)
• Efavirenz, nelfinavir (medicines used in the treatment of HIV)
• Fluconazole (used to treat fungal infection 

Precaution for Azithromycin 250mg Tablet 

As we stated that Azithromycin 250mg Tablet can cause some side effects but these can be easily avoided if taken with extreme precautions. 

Here are the precautions for Azithromycin 250mg Tablet:

• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Don’t each rich or spicy foods.
• Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
• Azithromycinisn’t recommended during pregnancy.