Azikem 250 mg Tablet

Azikem 250 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 250 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. Azikem 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the lungs, ears, sinuses, skin, throat, and some sexually transmitted infections when a doctor decides azithromycin is appropriate.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and multiply. The tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth so it can be absorbed into the body and reach the site of infection.

Azikem 250 mg Tablet is a standard tablet strength that fits common azithromycin treatment plans and allows the prescriber to tailor the dose to the infection being treated. Because this is the 250 mg tablet, some regimens may use one tablet at a time or several tablets on the first day, depending on the diagnosis and the doctor’s instructions.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Certain skin infections
• Some lung and bronchial infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections

• Swallow Azikem 250 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if you are told to take it more than once.
• It can usually be taken with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not skip doses, and finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• If you use antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium, do not take them at the same time as this tablet.
• Do not double up if you miss a dose unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to do so.

Each Azikem 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of azithromycin, so the number of tablets per dose depends on the infection and the regimen your doctor chooses. It may be taken once daily or as part of a short course, and the maximum daily amount is determined by the prescribed treatment plan rather than by self-adjustment. Because this is a prescription antibiotic, the dose and duration must be set by a clinician.

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

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

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

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or QT prolongation, since azithromycin can raise that risk.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because this medicine is processed by the liver.
• Tell your prescriber about myasthenia gravis, since azithromycin may worsen muscle weakness in some people.
• Let your doctor know about all medicines you take, especially heart medicines, antiarrhythmics, and blood thinners.
• Avoid taking aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids at the same time as Azikem 250 mg Tablet.
• Do not use it for viral infections, because antibiotics do not treat colds, flu, or COVID-19.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Aluminum or magnesium antacids
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Heart rhythm medicines such as amiodarone or sotalol
• Digoxin
• Some seizure medicines or other prescription drugs that may affect liver enzymes

Store Azikem 250 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.