Brand Name : Azeeflip-500
Generic Name : Azithromycin for Injection USP 500 mg
Pack Size : Vial
Dosage Form : Powder for Injection
Strength : 500 mg
Therapeutic indications : Azithromycin as powder for solution for infusion is indicated for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia due to susceptible microorganisms, in adult patients where initial intravenous therapy is required. Azithromycin as powder for solution for infusion is indicated for the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) due to susceptible microorganisms, in patients where initial intravenous therapy is required. Consideration should be given to official guidance regarding the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Pharmacotherapeutic group : Antibacterials for systemic use, Macrolides
ATC code : J01FA10
Pharmacodynamic properties : Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic belonging to the azalide group. The molecule is constructed by adding a nitrogen atom to the lactone ring of erythromycin A. The chemical name of azithromycin is 9-deoxy-9a-aza-9a-methyl-9a-homoerythromycin A. The molecular weight is 749.0. The mechanism of action of azithromycin is based upon the suppression of bacterial protein synthesis by means of binding to the ribosomal 50s sub-unit and inhibition of peptide translocation.
February 11, 2022