AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE- azithromycin monohydrate tablet

Country: Amerika Syarikat

Bahasa: Inggeris

Sumber: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Bahan aktif:

AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE (UNII: JTE4MNN1MD) (AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS - UNII:J2KLZ20U1M)

Boleh didapati daripada:

NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.

INN (Nama Antarabangsa):

AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE

Komposisi:

AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS 500 mg

Laluan pentadbiran:

ORAL

Jenis preskripsi:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Tanda-tanda terapeutik:

Azithromycin tablets are a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications. [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2)] - Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae . - Acute bacterial sinusitis due to Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis or Streptococcus pneumoniae . - Community-acquired pneumonia due to Chlamydophila pneumoniae , Haemophilus influenzae , Mycoplasma pneumoniae, or Streptococcus pneumoniae in patients appropriate for oral therapy. - Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes as an alternative to first-line therapy in individuals who cannot use first-line therapy. - Uncomplicated skin and skin structure

Ringkasan produk:

Azithromycin tablets USP, 500 mg are supplied as pink, oval shaped film-coated tablets, engraved with LU on one side and L12on the other side containing azithromycin monohydrate USP equivalent to 500 mg of azithromycin USP. These are packaged in bottles and blister cards as follows: NDC 68071-3187-3 Box of 3 Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Status kebenaran:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Ciri produk

AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE- AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE TABLET
NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS,INC.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS SAFELY AND
EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR AZITHROMYCIN
TABLETS.
AZITHROMYCIN TABLETS, 250 MG AND 500 MG, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1991
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Warnings and Precautions, Hypersensitivity ( 5.1) 3/2017
Warnings and Precautions, Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (
5.3) 2/2017
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Azithromycin tablets are a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for
mild to moderate infections caused by designated,
susceptible bacteria:
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults ( 1.1)
Acute bacterial sinusitis in adults ( 1.1)
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections in adults ( 1.1)
Urethritis and cervicitis in adults ( 1.1)
Genital ulcer disease in men ( 1.1)
Acute otitis media in pediatric patients ( 1.2)
Community-acquired pneumonia in adults and pediatric patients ( 1.1,
1.2)
Pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults and pediatric patients ( 1.1, 1.2)
Limitation of Use:
Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are
judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because
of moderate to severe illness or risk factors. ( 1.3)
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the
effectiveness of azithromycin tablets and other
antibacterial drugs, azithromycin tablets should be used only to treat
infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be
caused by susceptible bacteria. ( 1.4)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
ADULT PATIENTS ( 2.1)
INFECTION
RECOMMENDED DOSE/DURATION OF THERAPY
Community-acquired pneumonia (mild severity)
Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (second-line therapy)
Skin/skin structure (uncomplicated)
500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on
Days 2 through 5.
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (mild to moderate)
500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, foll