🔬 Introduction
Zitrobid – 250 Tablets is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic designed to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. With its once-daily dosing and extended half-life, it ensures effective infection control with improved patient compliance.
⚕️ Pharmacokinetics & Bioavailability
✔ Bioavailability: 37% (Oral route)
✔ Protein Binding: 7-50%
✔ Half-life: 68 hours (Allows once-daily dosing)
✔ Excretion: Biliary (Primary), Renal (Minimal)
🦠 Indications & Uses
🚑 Zitrobid – 250 Tablets is prescribed for the treatment of:
✔ Respiratory Tract Infections – Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis
✔ Skin & Soft Tissue Infections – Cellulitis, Impetigo
✔ Ear Infections – Otitis Media
✔ Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
✔ Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – Chlamydia
✔ Typhoid Fever & Gastrointestinal Infections
💊 Dosage & Administration
✔ Route: Oral (Tablet)
✔ Recommended Dosage:
- Adults & Adolescents (>12 years): 250 mg once daily for 3-5 days
- Children (<12 years): Use suspension form
📌 Administration Guidelines:
- Take on an empty stomach for best absorption
- Swallow whole with water
- Complete full course to prevent antibiotic resistance
⚙️ Mechanism of Action
✔ Azithromycin (Macrolide Antibiotic):
- Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit
- Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
- Bacteriostatic action (Stops bacterial growth)
🔬 Effective Against:
- Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria
- Atypical pathogens (Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella, etc.)
⚠️ Warnings & Precautions
❌ Allergy Alert: Avoid if allergic to macrolides
❌ Liver Dysfunction: Use with caution in hepatic impairment
❌ Antibiotic Resistance: Do not skip or stop early
❌ Pregnancy & Lactation: Use only if prescribed by a doctor
🚨 Adverse Effects
✔ Common: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain
✔ Serious (Rare): Liver Dysfunction, QT Prolongation, Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea
⚡ Drug Interactions
⚡ Antacids (Aluminum & Magnesium): Reduce absorption
⚡ Warfarin: Increases bleeding risk
⚡ Digoxin & Cyclosporine: Increases toxicity risk
📦 Storage Conditions
📌 Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C
📌 Protect from moisture & direct sunlight
📌 Keep out of reach of children
🏆 Conclusion
Zitrobid – 250 Tablets is a potent, broad-spectrum antibiotic with a long half-life, ensuring shorter treatment durations and enhanced efficacy.
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