Zimozar 500 mg FC Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 22 May 2020
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Mild to moderate infections and uncomplicated genital infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg daily for 3 days or 1 g as a single dose for STDs.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly
- Children over 45 kg
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use only if clearly needed; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ergot derivatives
- Warfarin
- P-glycoprotein substrates
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- Severe hepatic impairment
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- QT prolongation
Counselling Points
- Take whole with or without food
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Avoid co-administration with ergot derivatives
Serious warnings
- Serious allergic reactions
- Hepatotoxicity
- Risk of Torsade de Pointes
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