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Assimicin has the main ingredient is Azithromycin, which belongs to the group of drugs used to treat parasites, antivirals, anti-infectives and antifungals. The drug is available in the form of a film-coated tablet. Adhering to the indications, the dose of Assimicin will help patients improve the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. Indications of Assimicin
Currently, Assimicin is indicated in cases of infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as:
Lower respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis media, skin and tissue infections soft. Upper respiratory tract infections: pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis. Sexually transmitted diseases (men and women): Uncomplicated genital tract infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Uncomplicated genital tract infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis or for the prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAC) in HIV-infected patients. In addition, Assimicin is also indicated for the treatment of conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (trachoma).
2. Contraindications of Assimicin
Assimicin is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to Erythromycin, Azithromycin or other ingredients in Assimicin. People who are taking antibiotics of the Macrolide group.
3. Dosage and how to take Assimicin
How to use: Assimicin is taken orally, 1-2 hours before eating. The patient should swallow the tablet whole, do not break or chew it, as this may increase the side effects of Assimicin.
Dosage:
For strep throat or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogens: The first day is a single dose of 500mg. From the 2nd to the 5th day, the dose is 250mg x 1 time/day. The total dose of Assimicin is 1.5g. For cases of acute sinusitis caused by bacteria S. pneumoniae or M.catarrhalis, H.influenzae: Take 500mg x 1 time/day. Treatment within 3 days. Treatment of people with acute superinfection in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by M.catarrhalis, H.influenzae or S.pneumoniae: Single dose of 500mg on day 1. From day 2 to day 5 dose of 250mg x 1 time / day. In case of treatment for patients with mild to moderate community-acquired pneumonia caused by S.pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, H.influenzae or Chlamydophila pneumoniae: 500mg on the first day. From day 2 to day 5, dose is 250mg x 1 time/day. For skin infections or skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, S.agalactiae or S.pyrogens: 500mg on the first day. From day 2 to day 5, dose is 250mg x 1 time/day. For cases of chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi: Use a single dose of 1g. If treating cervicitis and urinary tract infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Nesseria gonorrhoeae: Use a single dose of 1g. For MAC infection in HIV-infected people: 1.2 g x 1 time/week. For disseminated MAC infection: 600mg once daily. Assimicin should be combined with Ethambutol 15mg/kg/day. For the treatment of children: The first day, the dose is 10 mg/kg. From the 2nd to the 5th day, the dose is 5mg/kg x 1 time/day.
4. Side effects of Assimicin
When taking Assimicin, patients may experience undesirable effects such as:
Common: Digestive disorders (nausea, abdominal pain, abdominal muscle cramps, flatulence, diarrhea, transient increase in liver enzymes, rash, dizziness, headache, reversible hearing loss Uncommon: Fatigue, dizziness, headache, somnolence, flatulence, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, rash, itching. Assimicin can also cause other side effects such as: vaginitis, anaphylaxis, angioedema, transient neutropenia.
5. Note when using Assimicin
Assimicin should be used with caution when driving or operating machinery. Use caution when administering Assimicin to pregnant and lactating women. Absolutely do not use when Assimicin has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Assimicin, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using.
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