Uses of Cadiazith 500mg

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1. What is Cadiazith 500?

Manufacturer: US Pharma USA Co., Ltd - Vietnam.
Packing: Box of 5 blisters x 6 tablets.
Dosage form: Film coated tablets.
Ingredients:
Azithromycin 500mg. Excipients 1 capsule. The effect of the main ingredient Azithromycin
Antibiotics belonging to the Macrolide group, strong bactericidal effect. Mechanism of pharmacological action: Inhibits the synthesis of pathogenic bacterial proteins by binding to their ribosomes. The spectrum of action: Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

2. Uses of Cadiazith 500mg

2.1 Indications Cadiazith 500 is used in the following cases:
Infections caused by bacteria sensitive to the drug such as: + Otitis media, upper respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis.
+ Lower respiratory tract infections including bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections.
STIs in both men and women, uncomplicated genital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or non-multiresistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 2.2 How to use - Dosage Read carefully the detailed information in the instruction sheet on how to use, the dose to get the best treatment effect and limit side effects.
Usage
Take orally. Swallow the tablet whole with an appropriate amount of water, do not chew or crush the tablet. Time of use: 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Dosage
Refer to the following dose: Take 1 time / day.
Respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections: + Adults and children over 45kg: Take 1 tablet/time/day x 3 days.
+ Children over 6 months old, 10mg/kg (maximum 500mg), once a day x 3 days or the first day take 10mg/kg and the next 4 days is 5mg/kg, once a day.
Uncomplicated gonorrhea, orange lowering: Adults, take 2 tablets, single dose.
Lyme disease, mild or moderate typhoid due to multi-drug resistant strains: Adults take 1 tablet/time/day, for 7-10 days.
Mild and moderate community-acquired pneumonia: Adults take 1 tablet/time/day x 3 days.
Uncomplicated genital infections caused by Chlamydia, non-gonococcal urethritis: Adults and children over 12 years old, take 2 tablets, single dose.
Mycobacterium avium infection: + Primary prevention: Adults take 1.2g, once a week; Children take 20mg/kg, once a week (maximum 1.2g/week).
+ Treatment or prevention of relapse: Adults take 1 tablet, once a day; Children take 10-12mg/kg, once a day, up to 500mg/day.
2.3 Missed dose, overdose and management Missed dose:
+ Take it as soon as you remember it.
+ Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose, take the next dose as scheduled.
Overdose:
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, hearing loss, nausea.
Treatment: If you accidentally overdose and have serious side effects, immediately go to the medical center for timely treatment. Gastric lavage and supportive treatment.

3. Cadiazith 500mg . side effects

During use, patients may experience some side effects with different frequencies listed below:
Common: Vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, abdominal pain, somnolence, rash, vaginitis , nausea, fatigue, flatulence, itching, indigestion, cervicitis.
Rare: Anaphylactoid reactions, transient mild decrease in neutrophils, angioedema, elevated transaminases.
If there are any adverse effects during use, please inform a qualified doctor or pharmacist to receive appropriate assistance.

4. Note when using Cadiazith 500mg

Contraindications
Cadiazith 500 should not be used for people who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug or other Macrolide antibiotics.
Caution
Use in pregnant women and nursing mothers
There are no adequate data on pregnant women as well as the ability of the drug to be excreted in breast milk. Consult your doctor before use.
People who drive and operate machinery
The drug can cause fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea,... Be careful when using the drug for drivers and operating machinery.
Other special note
Prescription and prescription drugs. Observe for signs of superinfection during use due to bacteria not sensitive to the drug, including fungi. Patients with kidney disease (Creatine clearance < 40ml/min): Adjust dose accordingly. The drug is eliminated mainly by the liver, so it should not be used in people with liver disease.

5. Drug interactions

Caution when combining drugs Cadiazith 500 with the following drugs:
Derivatives of ergot: Causes poisoning. Cyclosporin: Impaired metabolism of this drug. Antacids: Take them only 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking these medications. Digoxin : Affects the metabolism of this drug in the intestine. Other Macrolides: Potential for allergic reactions such as severe anaphylaxis or neuroedema. Care should be taken when taking Cadiazith 500 with food because it reduces the bioavailability of the drug.

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