⚠️ Schedule H/H1: Prescription required. Do not self-medicate.
⚠️ Clinical Warning: This medication requires periodic Liver/Kidney Function Tests (LFT/KFT). Consult your specialist.
1. Clinical Overview
Azibest 500mg Tablet contains Azithromycin 500mg, a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and skin infections. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, effectively stopping infection. Often prescribed as a short course due to long half-life.
| Manufacturer | Form | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd | allopathy | strip of 3 tablets |
2. Side Effects
Possible side effects associated with Azibest 500mg Tablet:
- Common side effects include diarrhea
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- vomiting
- and dyspepsia. Less common but serious: allergic reactions (rash
- anaphylaxis)
- liver toxicity
- QT prolongation
- and hearing loss. Avoid in patients with history of cholestatic jaundice. Use with caution in patients with liver disease or cardiac arrhythmias.
4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)
Medicines with the same composition (Azithromycin (500mg)):
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Azithral 500 Tablet | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | View Details |
| Azithral 500 Tablet | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | View Details |
| Azithral 500 Tablet | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | View Details |
| Azithral 500 Tablet | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | View Details |
| Azithral 500 Tablet | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | View Details |
| Azithral 500 Tablet | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | View Details |