Azecas LB 500mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is azecas lb 500mg tablet used for?
Azecas LB 500mg Tablet is a combination of Azithromycin (500mg) and Lactic acid bacillus (60 million spores). Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that stops bacterial growth, while Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that helps maintain gut flora and prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea. It is used to treat respiratory, skin, and ear infections.
- Generic Name: Azithromycin + Lactic acid bacillus
- Manufacturer: Casca Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ azecas lb 500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urethritis, cervicitis, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium complex in HIV patients.
Off-label uses: Bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections, malaria prophylaxis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Azithromycin + Lactic acid bacillus |
| Brand Name | Azital-LB 500 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Casca Remedies Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolide antibiotic + Probiotic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Azithromycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis. Lactic acid bacillus restores gut flora.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take azecas lb 500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of azecas lb 500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Hepatotoxicity
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Clostridioides difficile diarrhea
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hearing loss (reversible)
- Taste/smell disturbances
- Interstitial nephritis
- Acute pancreatitis
- Myasthenia gravis exacerbation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced azithromycin absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- Ergotamine
- Pimozide
- Colchicine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Cyclosporine
- Nelfinavir
- Rifabutin
- Statins
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Triazolam
- Carbamazepine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food reduces absorption; take on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals).
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, or any macrolide; history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with prior azithromycin use; concomitant use with pimozide or ergotamine.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, ECG (if risk factors for QT prolongation), signs of infection resolution.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Azithromycin excreted in breast milk; use with caution. Lactic acid bacillus safe.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive measures; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
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โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
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