Aziwok 500 Tablet

Aziwok 500 Tablet contains azithromycin 500 mg in each tablet. It is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Aziwok 500 Tablet for infections such as some respiratory tract, skin, ear, throat, and sexually transmitted infections when azithromycin is an appropriate choice.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. The tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth so it can be absorbed and circulate through the body to help clear susceptible bacterial infections.

Aziwok 500 Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line, compared with Aziwok 250 Tablet. Because each tablet contains 500 mg, it may be chosen for adults or other patients who have been assessed by a doctor and need a larger per-dose amount or a simpler dosing schedule with fewer tablets.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Certain throat or ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Some sexually transmitted infections
• Community-acquired bacterial infections as prescribed

• Swallow Aziwok 500 Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the time and for the number of days prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• It can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically tells you to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Aziwok 500 Tablet provides 500 mg of azithromycin per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once daily or on another schedule that your doctor selects, and the total daily amount should not be increased beyond the prescribed regimen. Your prescriber decides the exact dose, duration, and whether this higher-strength tablet is the right fit for your treatment.

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

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Diarrhea, which may be more noticeable with 500 mg tablets
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Mild dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or prolonged QT interval.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease or a history of jaundice with antibiotics.
• Let your prescriber know about myasthenia gravis, since azithromycin can worsen muscle weakness.
• Avoid using it for infections that are likely viral, because azithromycin does not treat viruses.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines you take, especially heart rhythm medicines.
• If you develop severe diarrhea during or after treatment, seek medical advice rather than self-treating it.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell after a dose.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Digoxin
• Certain seizure medicines or other antibiotics, depending on the full regimen

Store Aziwok 500 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.