Azispan 500 mg Tablet

Azispan 500 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 500 mg of azithromycin in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like the common cold or flu. Doctors may prescribe Azispan 500 mg Tablet for infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ears, or sexually transmitted infections when azithromycin is an appropriate choice. This strength is a higher-dose tablet designed for specific treatment plans, so it should be used only as prescribed.

How it works: Azithromycin in Azispan 500 mg Tablet works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. The tablet is swallowed and then absorbed by the body, where it helps clear susceptible bacterial infections over time.

Azispan 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Azispan 100 mg Tablet and Azispan 250 mg Tablet, so it is better suited for adults or other patients whose doctor has decided that a 500 mg dose is appropriate. Because each tablet already contains a full 500 mg, it may be chosen for simpler once-daily schedules or for regimens where fewer tablets are needed than with lower strengths.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Some ear infections
• Certain skin and soft tissue infections
• Some sexually transmitted infections
• Other doctor-diagnosed bacterial infections

• Swallow the Azispan 500 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed more than one dose.
• You may take it with or without food; if it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is okay.
• Complete the full course even if you start feeling better before the tablets are finished.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Azispan 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of azithromycin per tablet. How often you take it depends on the infection and the dosing plan your doctor chooses; some regimens use one 500 mg tablet once daily, while others use 500 mg on day 1 followed by a different schedule. Do not take more than the amount your prescriber instructs in one day, and do not use this higher-strength tablet on your own.

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

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

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

• Azispan 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic tablet, so use it only for an infection a doctor has assessed.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, prolonged QT interval, or low potassium or magnesium.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Contact your doctor if diarrhea becomes severe, persistent, or bloody after starting the tablet.
• Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines you take, including heart medicines and blood thinners.
• Do not use this tablet for viral infections, because it will not help.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether this strength is appropriate for you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Amiodarone, sotalol, and other QT-prolonging medicines
• Certain antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Digoxin
• Cyclosporine

Store Azispan 500 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.