Uses of Fabazixin

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Fabazixin is made in the form of tablets, with the main ingredient being Azithromycin. The drug is used in the treatment of infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, sexual tract,...

1. What are the effects of Fabazixin?

What is Fabazixin? The active ingredient Fabazixin is Azithromycin 500mg. Azithromycin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic of the azalide class (subclass of macrolides). The drug has a strong bactericidal effect with the mechanism of binding to the ribosomes of pathogenic bacteria to prevent their protein synthesis. Azithromycin has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Indications to use Fabazixin:
Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, acute bronchitis; Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections: pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media; Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections; Treatment of sexually transmitted infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis. Contraindications to using Fabazixin:
People with hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolides.

2. How to use and dose Fabazixin

Usage: Orally. Should be taken 1 hour before meals or taken at 2 hours after meals.
Dosage:
Adults: Usual dose: The first day take 1 dose of 500mg, the next 4 days take 1 dose of 250mg/day; Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases such as urethritis, cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis infection: Use a single dose of 1g; Children: The first day is 10mg/kg, then 5mg/kg/day from day 2 to day 5, or 10mg/kg/day x 3 days; Elderly: Dosage is the same as that of adults. Overdose: In case of emergency or overdose caused by taking Fabazixin, the patient should notify the doctor and go to the hospital immediately for examination and early treatment.
Missed dose: In case of forgetting a dose while taking Fabazixin, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.

3. Fabazixin side effects

When using Fabazixin, patients may experience some side effects such as abdominal pain, abdominal muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, ... When experiencing side effects due to the drug, Patients should immediately notify the doctor to receive appropriate advice.

4. Be careful when using Fabazixin

Some notes for patients to remember before and while using Fabazixin:
Dosage of Fabazixin should be adjusted in patients with renal failure with ClCr less than 40ml/min; Use caution when administering Fabazixin in patients with hepatic impairment; Fabazixin should be used with caution in pregnant and lactating women, only when the benefits outweigh the risks and with the approval of your doctor.

5. Fabazixin drug interactions

When using 1 or more drugs at the same time with Fabazixin, there is a risk of drug interactions, leading to synergistic or antagonistic effects. Some drug interactions of Fabazixin include:
Do not use Fabazixin with ergot derivatives; Take Fabazixin at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking the antacid; Caution should be exercised when Fabazixin is used concomitantly with cyclosporin or digoxin. During the use of Fabazixin, the patient should strictly follow the instructions of the doctor. If you experience any side effects, you should notify your doctor for immediate intervention.
In short, Fabazixin is made in the form of tablets, with the main ingredient being Azithromycin. The drug is used in the treatment of infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, sexual tract,... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to follow it. Follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
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