Azithromycin New Formulation Aspen 500 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 24 July 2020
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Mild to moderate infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg daily for 3 days or 1 g as a single dose for STDs.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy only if needed; secreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ergot derivatives
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- Severe hepatic impairment
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- QT prolongation
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Take whole, with or without food
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Avoid antacids within 2 hours
Serious warnings
- Risk of serious allergic reactions
- Hepatotoxicity
- QT prolongation
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