Zady 500 Tablet

Zady 500 Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains azithromycin 500 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 Zady 500 Tablet for infections affecting the lungs, throat, sinuses, skin, ears, or some sexually transmitted infections when azithromycin is appropriate.

How it works: Azithromycin in Zady 500 Tablet works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. The tablet form delivers the medicine through your digestive tract so it can reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Zady 500 Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line compared with Zady 250 Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a larger azithromycin dose per tablet. Because each tablet contains 500 mg, it can fit certain treatment schedules with fewer tablets, but it is not meant to be used the same way as lower-strength tablets unless your prescriber directs it.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Some chest and lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain ear infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections when prescribed

• Swallow Zady 500 Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed more than one dose.
• It can be taken with or without food, but food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Finish the full course exactly as prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• If you take antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, separate them from this tablet by at least 2 hours unless your prescriber gives different instructions.

Each Zady 500 Tablet provides azithromycin 500 mg per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once daily or on a different schedule, but the exact dose and number of days are decided by the doctor based on the infection being treated. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily amount depends on your specific treatment plan and should be confirmed by your prescriber.

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
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Headache

• Zady 500 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it should be used only when a clinician has chosen this dose for your infection.
• 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.
• Let your prescriber know about any past allergy to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.
• This medicine may cause dizziness in some people; be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can worsen stomach upset, so limit or avoid it if you feel nauseated.
• Do not use it to treat viral illnesses, because antibiotics do not work for colds or flu.

• Antacids with aluminum or magnesium can reduce absorption if taken too close together.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may have increased bleeding risk and need monitoring.
• Drugs that can affect heart rhythm, such as certain antiarrhythmics, can increase the risk of rhythm problems.
• Digoxin levels may rise when taken with azithromycin.
• Some statins may increase the risk of muscle side effects when used together.

Store Zady 500 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.