Laz 1000 mg Tablet

Laz 1000 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains azithromycin 1000 mg 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. Doctors may prescribe Laz 1000 mg Tablet for selected infections when a single higher-strength tablet is appropriate based on the type and severity of the infection. It should be taken only as directed, since the 1000 mg strength is not the usual low-dose start for every patient.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. Because Laz 1000 mg Tablet is a swallowed tablet, it delivers this antibiotic dose into the body for prescription treatment of susceptible bacterial infections.

Laz 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength azithromycin tablet compared with Laz 250 mg Tablet, so it is typically suited for adults or older adolescents whose prescriber specifically wants a larger dose in one tablet. This can reduce the number of tablets needed and may be chosen for certain infections where a doctor has decided a 1000 mg dose fits the treatment plan.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Certain skin and soft tissue infections
• Some ear infections
• Some sexually transmitted bacterial infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of susceptible bacterial infections

• Swallow Laz 1000 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and on the days prescribed; do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless instructed.
• You may take this tablet with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically says the tablet can be altered.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, because stopping early can allow the infection to return.
• If you vomit soon after taking a dose, contact your prescriber or pharmacist for advice before taking another tablet.

Each Laz 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of azithromycin in one tablet, which is a higher-strength dose than Laz 250 mg Tablet. How often it is taken depends on the infection, and it may be prescribed as a single dose, once daily for a short course, or on another schedule chosen by the doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount; the doctor decides the exact dose based on the infection and your health history.

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
• Loose stools
• Dizziness or tiredness

• Use Laz 1000 mg Tablet only for bacterial infections; it will not treat viral infections.
• This higher-strength tablet may cause more stomach upset in some people, especially if taken on an empty stomach.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or a prolonged QT interval.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your prescriber about hearing problems, since azithromycin can sometimes worsen hearing-related symptoms.
• Alcohol may worsen stomach upset or dehydration if diarrhea or vomiting occurs.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Drugs that can affect heart rhythm, including certain antiarrhythmics and some antipsychotics
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can interfere with absorption if taken too close together
• Digoxin
• Cyclosporine

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