Azicip 500mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic containing azithromycin 500mg. Azithromycin belongs to the macrolide antibacterial class and is used to treat selected infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Current Indian listings identify Azicip 500 Tablet as an azithromycin 500mg product marketed by Cipla Ltd.
Depending on the diagnosis and bacterial susceptibility, azithromycin tablets may be prescribed for selected respiratory tract infections, acute bacterial sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated skin and soft-tissue infections, pharyngitis or tonsillitis in appropriate patients, and certain bacterial genital infections. Exact use varies by patient and indication.
Azicip should not be used for viral infections such as the common cold or influenza. Current azithromycin prescribing information recommends use only for infections proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria, which helps reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance.
Azithromycin works by binding to the 23S rRNA of the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. By interfering with the production of essential proteins, azithromycin limits the growth and survival of susceptible bacteria.
Azicip 500mg should be taken exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional. The 500mg strength does not mean every infection should be treated with one 500mg tablet daily; official regimens vary according to the infection. Some indications use 500mg on the first day followed by lower doses, while others may use 500mg for several days.
Azithromycin tablets may generally be taken with or without food. Patients should tell their prescriber about all other medicines, particularly medicines that affect heart rhythm, warfarin, digoxin, colchicine, phenytoin, nelfinavir and aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids.
The most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting. Less common but clinically important risks include severe allergic reactions, liver injury, Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea and QT prolongation or abnormal heart rhythm, particularly in people with relevant cardiac risk factors.
Product Information
Brand Name: Azicip 500mg Tablet
Generic Name: Azithromycin
Strength: 500 mg
Dosage Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Drug Class: Macrolide Antibiotic
Therapeutic Use: Selected susceptible bacterial infections
Marketer: Cipla Ltd
Prescription Status: Prescription antibiotic