Azee 1000 mg Tablet

Azee 1000 mg Tablet is an azithromycin antibiotic tablet that contains 1000 mg of azithromycin in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Azee 1000 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ears, and some sexually transmitted infections when a doctor decides this higher-strength tablet is appropriate.

How it works: Azithromycin in Azee 1000 mg Tablet stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. By slowing bacterial growth, the tablet helps your immune system clear the infection.

Azee 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength azithromycin tablet, so it is not the same as the lower Azee 250 mg Tablet or Azee 500 mg Tablet options. Doctors may choose Azee 1000 mg Tablet when a patient needs a larger single dose or a specific regimen that is easier to take as one tablet rather than multiple lower-strength tablets. Because this is a stronger tablet, it should be used only when a clinician has assessed the infection and prescribed this exact strength.

• Certain bacterial respiratory infections
• Ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Some sexually transmitted infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of susceptible bacterial infections

• Take Azee 1000 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a clinician specifically says it is safe to do so for your prescription.
• Take the dose at the same time each day if you are prescribed repeated doses.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.

Each Azee 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of azithromycin in one tablet. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken as a one-time dose or as part of a short course, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by your doctor. Do not take more than prescribed, since higher-strength tablets are meant for specific doctor-directed regimens.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loose stools

• Azee 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should only be used exactly as prescribed.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, QT prolongation, or low potassium or magnesium.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your clinician about any allergy to azithromycin, erythromycin, or other macrolide antibiotics.
• Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium at the same time unless your doctor advises on spacing.
• Do not use this tablet for viral infections like influenza or the common cold.
• If you feel dizzy, avoid driving or tasks that require full alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Drugs that can affect heart rhythm, including some antiarrhythmics
• Digoxin
• Cyclosporine

Store Azee 1000 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.