Pod Az 250mg Tablets
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Pod Az 250mg Tablets Description
Pod Az 250mg Tab is a medicine which belongs to group of macrolide antibiotics.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹158.40 |
You Save | ₹21.60 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Azithromycin(250.0 Mg) + Cefpodoxime(200.0 Mg) |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
- Used in the treatment of bacterial infection in the ears, lungs, and other parts of the body
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Diseases arising from infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Urinary infection
Contraindications of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
Do not take this medicine if you have any allergic reaction to it or any other antibiotic from same class like erythromycin.
Side effects of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
- Dizziness
- Breathing difficulty
- Swollen throat and lips
- Diarrhoea, nausea
- Stomach pain
- Skin reaction, rash, itching, blistering, fever
- Difficulty to pass urine, blood in urine
- Swelling of pancreas (pancreatitis)
- Yellowing of the skin (Jaundice)
- Lack of appetite
- Headache
- Irregular heart beat
Precautions and Warnings of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Pod Az 250mg Tab during pregnancy?
A:
The effect of Pod Az 250mg Tab on the fetus is not known, consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will decide whether to use this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Pod Az 250mg Tab while breastfeeding?
A:
Azithromycin partially passes into human breast milk. If you are taking Pod Az 250mg Tab then stop breastfeeding your baby. It is advised to discard the milk during treatment and until two days after discontinuation of treatment. You can restart breastfeeding thereafter.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Pod Az 250mg Tab?
A:
No information is available on the ability to drive or use machines, however if you observe or experience any side effect like dizziness, fits you should not drive or use machines. Contact you doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Pod Az 250mg Tab?
A:
No information is available on interactions of Pod Az 250mg Tab when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have heart problems or abnormal heart rhythms
- You experience severe and persistent diarrhoea after taking this medicine
- You have kidney or liver problems
- You have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- You have any neurological or psychiatric or mental problems
- Low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
- You have any allergic reactions like swollen throat, face, rash, fever, breathing difficulty, any other infection
Mode of Action of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
How Does It Work?
Pod Az 250mg Tab works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria that causes infection.
Directions for Use of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
- It should be taken with half glass of water
- If you are taking any antacids, then Pod Az 250mg Tab should be taken at least one hour before or two hours after the dose of antacids
- Complete the course of the medicine as prescribed by your doctor
Interactions of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Blood thinners like warfarin
- Medicine used to treat heart problems like digoxin
- Medicine used to treat HIV infection like nelfinavir or zidovudine
- Medicine used to treat gout like furosemide
- Medicine used to treat migraine like ergotamine
- Medicine used to treat tuberculosis like rifabutin
- Medicine used to treat cholesterol level like atorvastatin
- Medicine used to treat stomach problems or for fever like terfenadine
- Cyclosporin
Interactions with food items
Food does not affect the absorption of this medicine. Pod Az 250mg Tab can be taken with or without food.
Storage and disposal of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
Pod Az 250mg Tab should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or heat, and keep out reach of children.
Do not take this medicine after expiry date which is mentioned on the medicine....
Dosage of Pod Az 250mg Tablets
Overdose
If you suspect overdose of Pod Az 250mg Tab immediately inform your physician or reach to nearest hospital for treatment. Symptoms of overdose may be diarrhoea, loss of hearing, feeling sick.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take double dose of medicine to compensate the missed one....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Pod Az 250mg Tab if I feel better?
A: No, it may decrease the effectiveness of treatment and will increase the resistance of bacteria. Always inform your doctor if you want to stop treatment.
Q: I am allergic to clarithromycin, can I take azithromycin?
A: No, you should not take this medicine if you have allergy to clarithromycin. You should also never take other medicines from the same class of antibiotics (macrolides) eg Clarithromucin, Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Azithromycin and
Fidaxomicin.
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POD AZ
Expires on or After
11/02/2025
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