3 single use antibiotic tablets. Antibiotics for colds, flu and coughs in adults and children. What antibiotics to take. According to the principle of action, antibiotics can also be divided into two groups

The antibiotic azithromycin is used for 3 tablets for a sore throat, and therefore all drugs based on it: Azitrox, Sumamed, Azimed, Hemomycin, Azivok and others.

Perhaps this is the only antibiotic that is used for sore throat in a course shorter than the standard 10-12 days. Perhaps this is why most patients prefer to use it. At the same time, there is no noticeable difference between the effectiveness and safety of azithromycin and other antibiotics (the same erythromycin, drugs of the penicillin group).

On a note

It is somewhat naive to believe that if azithromycin is used for only three days, one tablet per day, then it is safer and easier to tolerate. In fact, it causes no fewer side effects than other macrolides and also often leads to digestive disorders. However, in some cases, this drug actually turns out to be more preferable than other known antibiotics for sore throat.

When is azithromycin prescribed for angina?

Like all other macrolides, azithromycin has a high incidence of disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract due to the suppression of active bacteria in the intestines and the development of dysbiosis. This manifests itself in the form of diarrhea, changes in stool consistency, nausea, and rarely, bouts of vomiting.

Despite its convenient regimen, azithromycin has its drawbacks - for example, its effect on the gastrointestinal tract

This is partly why azithromycin is prescribed for angina in situations where the patient is intolerant to safer β-lactam antibiotics, in particular amoxicillin, benzathine penicillin, phenoxymethylpenicillin. If there is no such intolerance, doctors prefer to prescribe traditional penicillins or cephalosporins, which are less likely to cause side effects from the digestive system.

On a note

Even in situations where the causative agent of sore throat turns out to be resistant to pure penicillins, doctors prefer to prescribe not azithromycin, but protected amoxicillin or ampicillin in the form of Augmentin, Amoxiclav or Sultamicillin. However, there is no particular difference between the safety of these drugs and macrolides.

On the other hand, if a doctor has to choose among macrolide antibiotics, he prefers azithromycin, since the famous erythromycin causes digestive disorders even more often, and josamycin is much more expensive.

On a note

The price of 3 tablets of azithromycin is approximately 190 rubles.

Rules for the use of azithromycin

3 antibiotic tablets for sore throat are prescribed only to adult patients. The fact is that for children, azithromycin is available in the form of a powder for preparing a suspension and it is irrational to prescribe tablets for them.

Each tablet of the drug is taken once a day either an hour before or 2 hours after a meal. You can drink it with clean water. Accordingly, three antibiotic tablets are taken over three days, after which the sore throat is treated only symptomatically. Attempts to supplement the use of azithromycin for sore throat with other antibiotics are dangerous, as they can cause the development of fungal diseases.

Possible regimens for taking azithromycin (the second - for 5 days - is preferable and more effective)

Another treatment regimen is that 3 tablets of azithromycin for sore throat are taken for 5 days. To do this, the first tablet is drunk in its entirety on the first day, the remaining two are each divided into two parts and half is drunk per day. As a result, they are enough for another 4 days of use.

Practice shows that a regimen of taking azithromycin for three days is less effective than using it for 5 days or using other macrolides in longer courses.

With it, complications of angina often develop, from which the medicine should protect. Therefore, if possible, this medicine should be taken for 5 days, and switch to a three-day regimen only if side effects clearly develop and there is a need to complete treatment as soon as possible.

Side effects and safety of use

Today, statistics on the incidence of various side effects when using azithromycin have been collected and are well known:

Depending on the severity of these side effects, your doctor may prescribe additional medications to eliminate them, or change the antibiotic. It is likely that when taking Vilprafen, no side effects will appear, although the drug itself is intended to be taken for at least 10 days.

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Medicine

Tradename

Medicine

International nonproprietary name

Azithromycin

Dosage form

Film-coated tablets, 500 mg

Compound

One tablet contains

active substance- azithromycin dihydrate, 500 mg

Excipients: calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, hypromellose 15 mPa.s, corn starch, pregelatinized starch, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate

Shell composition: hypromellose 15 mPa.s, titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine (E 132), polysorbate 80, talc, purified water.

Description

The film-coated tablets are light blue, oblong, biconvex, marked “PLIVA” on one side and “500” and “500” on the other side.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Antimicrobials for systemic use. Macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins. Macrolides. Azithromycin.

ATX code J01FA10

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacokinetics

Azithromycin is rapidly absorbed when taken orally, due to its stability in an acidic environment and lipophilicity. After a single oral dose, 37% of azithromycin is absorbed, and peak plasma concentration (0.41 µg/ml) is recorded after 2-3 hours. Vd is approximately 31 l/kg. Azithromycin penetrates well into the respiratory tract, organs and tissues of the urogenital tract, prostate gland, skin and soft tissues, reaching from 1 to 9 µg/ml depending on the type of tissue. The high concentration in tissues (50 times higher than the concentration in plasma) and the long half-life are due to the low binding of azithromycin to plasma proteins, as well as its ability to penetrate eukaryotic cells and concentrate in the low pH environment surrounding lysosomes. The ability of azithromycin to accumulate in lysosomes is especially important for the elimination of intracellular pathogens. Phagocytes deliver azithromycin to sites of infection, where it is released through the process of phagocytosis. But despite the high concentration in phagocytes, azithromycin does not affect their function. The therapeutic concentration lasts 5-7 days after ingestion of the last dose. When taking azithromycin, a transient increase in the activity of liver enzymes is possible. The removal of half the dose from the plasma is reflected in a reduction of half the dose in the tissues within 2-4 days. After taking the drug in the interval from 8 to 24 hours, the half-life is 14-20 hours, and after taking the drug in the interval from 24 to 72 hours - 41 hours, which allows you to take Sumamed once a day. The main route of excretion is with bile. Approximately 50% is excreted unchanged, the other 50% is excreted in the form of 10 inactive metabolites. Approximately 6% of the dose taken is excreted by the kidneys.

Pharmacodynamics

Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, the first representative of a new subgroup of macrolide antibiotics - azalides. It has a bacteriostatic effect, but when high concentrations are created at the site of inflammation, it causes a bactericidal effect. By binding the 50S ribosomal subunit, azithromycin inhibits protein synthesis in sensitive microorganisms, showing activity against most strains of gram-positive, gram-negative, anaerobic, intracellular and other microorganisms.

MIC90 ≤ 0.01 µg/ml

Mycoplasma pneumoniaeHaemophilus ducreyi

MIC90 0.01 - 0.1 µg/ml

Moraxella catarrhalis Propionibacterium acnes

Gardnerella vaginalisActinomyces species

Bordetella pertussisBorrelia burgdorferi

Mobiluncus species

MIC900.1 - 2.0 µg/ml

Haemophilus influenzaeStreptococcus pyogenes

Haemophilus parainfluenzae Streptococcus pneumoniae

Legionella pneumophilaStreptococcus agalactiae

Neisseria meningitidis Streptococcus viridans

Neisseria gonorrhoeaeStreptococcus group C, F, G

Helicobacter pyloriPeptococcus species

Campylobacter jejuni Peptostreptococcus

Pasteurella multocida Fusobacterium necrophorum

Pasteurella haemolyticaClostridium perfringens

Brucella melitensisBacteroides bivius

Bordetella parapertussisChlamydia trachomatis

Vibrio choleraeChlamydia pneumoniae

Vibrio parahaemolyticusUreaplasma urealyticum

Plesiomonas shigelloidesListeria monocytogenes

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Staphylococcus aureus*

(*erythromycin - sensitive strain)

MIC902.0 - 8.0 µg/ml

Escherichia coliBacteroides fragilis

Salmonella enteritidis Bacteroides oralis

Salmonella typhiClostridium difficile

Shigella sonneiEubacterium lentum

Yersinia enterocoliticaFusobacterium nucleatum

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus Aeromonas hydrophilia

Indications for use

Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media

Bronchitis, interstitial and alveolar pneumonia, exacerbation of chronic bronchitis

Chronic migratory erythema - the initial stage of Lyme disease, erysipelas, impetigo, secondary pyodermatoses

Diseases of the stomach and duodenum associated with Helicobacter pylori

Gonorrheal and nongonorrheal urethritis and/or cervicitis

Directions for use and doses

Sumamed® tablets 500 mg are taken once a day 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

For uncomplicated urethritis and/or cervicitis, a single dose of 1 g (2 tablets of 500 mg) is prescribed.

For diseases of the stomach and duodenum associated with Helicobacter pylori, Sumamed® is prescribed 1 g (2 tablets of 500 mg) per day for 3 days as part of combination therapy.

To treat acne vulgaris, use the following regimen:

500 mg daily as a single dose for 3 days, then 500 mg once a week for 9 weeks, with the second week dose to be taken 7 days after taking the first tablet. The next 8 doses are taken at intervals of 7 days. The total dose is 6 g.

If you miss one dose of the drug, you should take the missed dose as soon as possible, and subsequent doses should be taken at intervals of 24 hours.

In elderly people and in patients with impaired renal function, there is no need to change the dosage.

Side effects

Often (>1/100,< 1/10)

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Not often(>1/1000,< 1/100)

Loose stools, flatulence, indigestion, loss of appetite

Rarely(>1/1000,< 1/100)

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, convulsions, dysgeusia

Thromocytopenia

Aggressiveness, agitation, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia

Paresthesia and asthenia

Hearing impairment, deafness and tinnitus

Tachycardia, arrhythmia with ventricular tachycardia, prolongation of the QT interval

Tongue discoloration, constipation, pseudomembranous colitis

Transient increase in the level of liver aminotransferases, bilirubin,

Cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis

Hypersensitivity reactions (redness, skin rash, itching, urticaria,

Angioedema, photosensitivity), erythema multiforme,

Steven-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis,

Arthralgia

Very rare (>1/10000,< 1/1000)

Interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure

Fatigue, convulsions

Changes in taste and smell

Arthralgia

Vaginitis, candidiasis, superinfections

Anaphylactic shock including swelling (in rare cases leading to death)

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics

Severe liver and kidney dysfunction

Children under 18 years of age (due to the presence of indigo carmine dye E 132)

First trimester of pregnancy and lactation period

Drug interactions

Antacids significantly reduce the absorption of Sumamed®, so the drug should be taken one hour before or two hours after taking these drugs. Macrolide antibiotics interact with cyclosporine, astemizole, triazolam, midazolam, or alfentanil. Close monitoring is recommended if these drugs are used concomitantly.

Azithromycin does not affect cytochrome P-450 and therefore does not interact with theophylline, terfenadine, carbamazepine, methylprednisolone, didanosine and cimetidine.

With the simultaneous use of azithromycin and indirect anticoagulants, bleeding is possible. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor prothrombin time.

When azithromycin and digoxin are combined, the concentration of digoxin in the blood may increase, so it is necessary to monitor the level of digoxin in the blood and adjust its dose.

The off-season is a time of epidemic outbreaks of colds and exacerbation of chronic infections. The modern dynamic rhythm of life does not allow you to get sick for a long time, so an antibiotic for three days, effective against inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, has gained popularity.

Patients, according to reviews, note a noticeable relief of their condition already on the second day of use, and due to the prolonged action, a three-day course is enough to treat mild to moderate diseases.

However, at the first sign of a cold, you should not rush to the pharmacy for a miracle remedy. First you need to understand what kind of drug it is, how it works and what its purpose is. In addition, a visit to a therapist is required, who will prescribe the appropriate medication.

Azithromycin

This is the name of the drug that allows you to quickly get rid of respiratory diseases

It is an antibiotic, three tablets of which constitute a full course of treatment.

Belongs to the class of macrolides that are active against a greater number of pathogens than penicillins or fluoroquinolones. The first generations of these antibacterial agents were designed for long-term use, and at least 2 doses must be taken per day. The formula of Azithromycin, allocated to a separate subclass of azalides, due to some structural differences, provides a prolonged effect. Thanks to this, only three times of use is enough, since the therapeutic concentration of the antibiotic in the blood remains for up to 5-7 days.

Operating principle

The drug has a bacteriostatic effect, that is, it stops the development of pathogenic microorganisms. This happens due to the introduction of the active substance into the cell, joining its ribosomes and blocking the synthesis of the protein necessary for growth. As the concentration increases, the medicine acquires bactericidal properties, killing the pathogen. The therapeutic effect develops within the first 2 hours after administration and lasts about a day.

An antibiotic course of 3 tablets is active against the following intra- and extracellular pathogenic bacteria:

gram-positive streptococci causing pneumonia, scarlet fever, endocarditis, rheumatism, postpartum blood poisoning, nephritis, inflammation of the larynx, epidermis and soft tissues; pneumococci, which cause inflammation of the lungs, middle ear, paranasal sinuses and meninges; Staphylococcus aureus - the cause of a wide variety of diseases (from aesthetically unpleasant acne to deadly sepsis and meningitis) and persistent nosocomial infections; gram-negative Legionella, Gardnerella, gonococci, Haemophilus influenzae and pertussis, chlamydia, mycoplasma and Treponema pallidum.

Microorganisms resistant to erythromycin are also resistant to Azithromycin.

At the moment, macrolides in general and azalides in particular occupy one of the leading places in the treatment of infectious diseases in adults and children. This is explained by their high efficiency and at the same time very low toxicity. In addition, most strains of pathogenic bacteria have become resistant to penicillins, which were widely used previously.

A little history

The “fastest” three-day antibiotic - three tablets for three days - was first synthesized in 1980 by employees of the pharmaceutical laboratory of the Croatian company Pliva. It was obtained by modifying the 14-membered structure of erythromycin and became a representative of the third generation of macrolides. Moreover, the peculiarities of the chemical structure made it possible to classify it as a separate subgroup - azalides.

The prerequisite for the emergence of such a powerful and effective remedy was the invention of erythromycin by American researchers back in 1952. The drug, which became the founder of the group of macrolides, was obtained from an actinomycete living in the soil. A medicine similar in its spectrum of antimicrobial action to penicillins has become an alternative for patients with allergies.

The promise of a new class of ABPs has inspired scientists to further develop and create more effective medications. The latest achievement in this direction was Azithromycin, which is almost 300 times more acid-resistant than erythromycin.

The American pharmaceutical company Pfizer introduced it in the United States and Western Europe under the trade name Zithromax. In Eastern Europe the drug is known as Sumamed. Currently, there are more than 20 medicines based on Azithromycin.

Antibiotic, three tablets per package: name, analogues, application

The active ingredient of all medications belonging to the azalide subclass is azithromycin. This name is also registered as a trademark, but different manufacturers produce analogues under other names. The full list includes the following medications:

	Trade name of the drug
	Azithromycin-AKOS (-BI)
	Sumamed (Forte)
	Zithromax
	Azimicin
	Azitrox
	Azicide
	Zitrolide (Forte)
	AzitRus (Forte)
	Z factor
	Zithrocin
	Azitral
	Sumaclid
	Sumamox
	Hemomycin
	Ecomed

To confirm the accuracy of the list, we attach a photo gallery with these medications.

All medications included in the list have similar effects and general rules of administration.

Indications

The drug is available in different dosage forms: there are granules from which a suspension is prepared, special powders for injection solutions, and lyophilisate. However, the most popular type of antibiotic is three capsules or tablets, which make up a full course of treatment for respiratory infections of the respiratory system.

To cure mild forms of sinusitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis, you need to take 1 tablet of 0.5 g every 24 hours for three days (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals). For otitis, moderate sinusitis, tonsillitis and scarlet fever, a five-day course is indicated. The duration of therapy for NDP infections depends on the severity of the disease and the sensitivity of the pathogen.

Inflammations of the epidermis and soft tissues, organs of the genitourinary system and pelvis, as well as stomach ulcers are treated according to a different scheme. For example, for urethritis, a single dose of 1 gram of the drug is enough, for borelliosis, a five-day course is required, and as part of the complex eradication of Helicobacter, Azithromycin is taken for three days, but 1 gram each. For antibiotic therapy for pneumonia, intravenous administration is initially recommended, with a further transition to tablets. The duration of treatment depends on the sensitivity of the pathogen, the severity of the condition and the rate of resorption of the inflammatory focus.

The dosages given indicate how to take azithromycin in adults. For children, the required amount of medicine is calculated based on their weight. So, for every kilogram of a child’s body weight there should be 10 -5 mg of the active substance, depending on the duration of the course (3 or 5 days). Most often in this case, powders or granules are prescribed, from which a suspension is prepared. In addition, there are a number of age restrictions for certain dosage forms.

Contraindications

Azithromycin should not be taken by persons with hypersensitivity to macrolides, as well as liver and kidney failure, or arrhythmia. Strict contraindications include the age of children under 6 months. After six months and up to 12 years, the drug can be used only in the form of a suspension, since the effect of other dosage forms on children has not been reliably studied.

With caution, 3 tablets of an antibiotic called Azithromycin or another brand are prescribed during pregnancy. Despite the low toxicity, there is no complete information about the safety of macrolides for the developing fetus. In this regard, the drug can be used by pregnant women only in cases where the undoubted benefit to the health of the expectant mother is higher than the potential harm to the child. During antibiotic therapy during lactation, treatment is carried out strictly under the supervision of the attending physician; if necessary (long course), it is recommended to temporarily stop breastfeeding and express milk.

Side effect

The low toxicity of Azithromycin and analogues determines the frequency of side effects.
Dysbacteriosis and allergies characteristic of taking antibiotics are observed in less than 5% of cases.
Even less frequently, disturbances in the activity of the heart, nervous and genitourinary systems occur. For example, dizziness, tachycardia and candidiasis develop in only 1% of patients.

Antibiotic therapy for influenza and respiratory diseases

Will the magic three pills help against a cold or is the antibiotic ineffective in this case? Of course, it is very convenient to recover from a cough and runny nose in just a couple of days, rather than taking medications for a week without noticing significant improvements. But before taking Azithromycin or its analogues, you should definitely go to the doctor. Self-medication is unacceptable for several reasons:

All antibacterial drugs are designed to fight infections caused solely by bacteria, as the name suggests. That is, for a cold or flu caused by a virus, ABPs simply will not help. Moreover, side effects worsen the general condition and often provoke complications. Despite a very wide spectrum of antimicrobial action, an antibiotic for 3 days called Azithromycin or its analogues is not a panacea for infectious diseases. It is likely that the inflammation was caused by a strain resistant to this drug. In this case, as in the previous one, treatment will only bring harm. Only a doctor can reliably identify the pathogen and prescribe adequate therapy. This is done based on the results of a laboratory test, which provides information about the specific bacterium that caused the disease. Again, only a specialist is able to select the optimal antibiotic therapy regimen, taking into account contraindications, the patient’s age and his individual characteristics.

Flu and colds are treated with antiviral medications, bed rest and symptomatic medications (antipyretic tablets, cough syrups and runny nose drops).

It is advisable to use antibiotics for acute respiratory viral infections if there are bacterial complications. However, even here, going to a medical facility is mandatory, since only a doctor can correctly select the antibacterial drug, its dosage and duration of treatment.

Every person at least once in his life has had to take antibiotics, because there comes a time when it is impossible to cure with folk remedies or simple antiviral drugs, and complications begin. One of the most famous broad-spectrum antibiotics is Azithromycin (500 mg).

A little about the drug

Release form

Pharmacokinetics

ICD and antibiotic

A little about the drug

Azithromycin (500 mg of active ingredient in each tablet) can be purchased at any pharmacy, although you must obtain a prescription from a doctor.

As mentioned above, this is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, thanks to the components it contains, it has a positive effect, namely, it kills gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, which most often become the cause of all ailments. The main active ingredient in it is azithromycin.

It is effective against staphylococcus, streptococcus, legionella, gardnerella, ureaplasma, treponema and many others. That is why antibiotics are prescribed for various diseases, when there is an exact certainty that the pathogen belongs to the list of the above.

Release form

Azithromycin-500 has a very convenient release form. 3 tablets are contained in the package. This amount is enough for a full course of treatment, since it is considered a very strong drug. It is recommended to take it only after prescription by your doctor.

Pharmacokinetics

Separately, it should be said that Azithromycin (500 mg, 3 tablets) is very well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and that is why it is quickly distributed throughout the body. This is why such a positive effect is achieved, and an improvement in the condition occurs within three days.

If we talk about the excretion of the drug, then approximately 60 percent is excreted in bile (unchanged) and about 40 percent in urine.

ICD and antibiotic

Separately, it should be said about when it would be advisable to purchase Azithromycin-500 (3 tablets). According to the International Classification of Diseases, antibiotics can be used if the following diseases are present:

otitis media of varying degrees, when the risk of developing complications increases, as a result of which a person may lose hearing; sinusitis, and this is the acute stage of the disease; acute laryngitis, when there is a possibility of the disease transitioning to the chronic stage; and as you know, chronic laryngitis is dangerous due to the degeneration of cells into cancerous ones; pharyngitis and tonsillitis, which developed due to the negative effects of streptococcus; pneumonia, especially when the pathogen is unknown; bronchitis, both in the acute and chronic stages; skin diseases, when pustular formations appear; infections of the genitourinary system in both men and women.

Indications for use

Due to the fact that the effect of the drug Azithromycin (500 mg) applies to almost all pathogens, it is prescribed by doctors to treat diseases such as:

infectious and inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx, including tonsillitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis; infectious and inflammatory diseases of the ears, such as otitis; infections of the respiratory system, causing diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia; damage to soft tissues and skin in humans, such as dermatitis, erysipelas diseases of the genitourinary system (urethritis); diseases of the stomach, in particular ulcers and gastritis, which are caused by the negative and destructive effects of bacteria such as Helicobacter.

Application

Most often, for adults, the doctor prescribes Azithromycin - 500 mg tablets (3 pieces per package), because the effect occurs much faster, and they only need to be taken for three days.

It should be remembered that you only need to take one tablet once a day and in no case should you take it all at once, hoping that the effect will be immediate. This will only make the condition worse.

Contraindications

Despite the fact that Azithromycin tablets (500 mg) are considered a universal drug for combating various infections and bacteria, they cannot be used by everyone.

There are a number of restrictions when a person is strictly prohibited from being treated with this particular antibiotic:

increased sensitivity to the components of the drug, both auxiliary and main; renal failure, because the drug must be steadily excreted from the body, and 40 percent is in the urine; liver failure; age up to 12 years.

Caution in use

Side effects

Overdose

Price

Analogs

Positive reviews

Negative reviews

Caution in use

In addition to the fact that the drug is strictly forbidden to be taken if you have the above diseases, it is not recommended for use by the following categories of people:

pregnant women; children over 12 years of age who have kidney problems; people with arrhythmia.

In these cases, it should be used with caution and only when the effect of the antibiotic is much higher than the possible side effects.

Side effects

Azithromycin, 500 mg (3 tablets) can provoke a number of side effects, which include the following:

problems with the gastrointestinal tract, namely nausea, upset stool, pain in the abdomen; allergies, namely skin itching and rashes; headache, less often dizziness and weakness; problems with the genitourinary system, namely vaginitis, nephritis.

Very rarely, patients taking Azithromycin (500 mg) may develop side effects such as bleeding disorders and hyperglycemia.

Interaction with other drugs

Separately, we need to talk about the fact that Azithromycin does not always interact well with other medications:

enhances the effect of Warfarin; when using Digoxin, there is a risk of developing glycoside intoxication; when using with Disopyramide, there are cases where ventricular fibrillation began; when using Rifabutin, there is a risk of developing leukopenia.

Also, with the simultaneous use of Cyclosporine and Azithromycin, the risk of developing side effects, namely from Cyclosporine, increases.

Use during pregnancy

Due to the fact that the immune system of pregnant women is significantly weakened, the likelihood of bacteria and microbes entering the body increases, which must be combated with antibiotics.

Azithromycin (500 mg) is allowed to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women only if the benefit to the mother is greater than the possible harm to the child. Otherwise, it is necessary to select a safer antimicrobial drug.

Overdose

Some people who take the drug without a doctor's prescription often do not follow the dosage. And therefore, they begin to develop all the corresponding symptoms, which include severe nausea, sometimes even vomiting (it all depends on how the person perceives the discomfort), hearing loss (both partial and complete), and diarrhea.

When such symptoms appear, it is necessary to urgently lavage the stomach and stop the symptoms, because otherwise the antibiotic will cause enormous harm to almost all organs.

Price

The cost of the drug is very affordable, depending on which pharmacy it is purchased from, it can vary from 100 to 200 rubles.

Analogs

To date, there are no cheaper analogues of Azithromycin. We can only say that there is a more expensive drug, such as Sumamed, which has exactly the same composition, but the price is no longer 100 or 200 rubles, but about 600.

When turning to a pharmacy, many patients are faced with the fact that pharmacists are trying to sell Sumamed, even if they ask for Azithromycin, justifying this with a better effect. In fact, these are two absolutely identical drugs produced in different countries.

Positive reviews

Among the positive aspects regarding the antibiotic Azithromycin, according to consumers, are:

affordable price; ease of use, since the number of capsules in the package is just designed for the full course of treatment; fast action: already on the second day after starting treatment, patients notice an improvement in their condition.

Negative reviews

Not all patients agree that Azithromycin (500 mg) is an almost universal drug, since in some cases it did not help.

But one thing should be noted: all doctors say that if a course of antibiotic treatment has been started, they must be taken to the end. And if the course was interrupted, then the next time after prescribing the same drug there will be no effect, because the bacteria have already become resistant to it.

Before starting treatment with the drug, you need to consult with your doctor so that he can issue a prescription. Because today most pharmacies do not sell it without a prescription due to the fact that some patients take the drug for other purposes.

An antibiotic that is sometimes mistakenly used for colds and flu, 3 tablets per pack, is azithromycin. It can be sold under different trade names - Sumamed, Azicin, Hemomycin, its main feature is that due to the extended period of action, in some cases only for bacterial diseases it is enough to take it only three times in a row, one tablet per day.

It is important to understand that azithromycin should not be taken if you have the flu.. As an antibiotic, it is completely useless against a viral infection, and its use supposedly for preventive purposes, on the contrary, increases the risk of developing complications of influenza - pneumonia, otitis, meningitis and others, since when it is used, the normal bacterial microflora of the respiratory tract is destroyed, and pathogenic microorganisms are absent competition are more likely to survive and gain a foothold in the body.

In addition, studies show that the 3-tablet regimen of azithromycin is often ineffective and leads to the development of bacterial resistance to the antibiotic itself. Such bacteria cause complications that can be fatal.

In addition, azithromycin is known for its side effects. Usually they are expressed in digestive disorders.

As a result, if you use this antibiotic for the flu, it will not provide any relief and will not protect the patient from developing complications. At the same time, taking azithromycin for influenza can lead to:

Complications will develop; Complications will be caused by an infection resistant to inexpensive azithromycin, and they will have to be treated with very expensive antibiotics. It is in such cases that complications sometimes develop that are difficult to treat and lead to the death of the patient; The flu will be complicated by the side effects of taking an antibiotic - diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, allergies.

Simply put, taking azithromycin for the flu is useless, harmful and dangerous.

For colds, azithromycin may be indicated if the illness is caused by a bacterial infection. However, only a doctor can diagnose it and prescribe an antibiotic; doing it yourself at home (especially in a child) is strictly prohibited.

It is important to remember that in case of acute bacterial rhinitis (the only form of “cold” for which azithromycin can be useful), you cannot take 3 tablets of it. This scheme is ineffective. The minimum period for taking the drug in this case is 5 days, the optimal is 7-10 days. Only with such treatment can one expect to suppress the infection and recover the patient. Violation of this rule often leads to the development of chronic rhinitis (runny nose) and sinusitis.

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It is an antibiotic, three tablets of which constitute a full course of treatment.

Operating principle

An antibiotic course of 3 tablets is active against the following intra- and extracellular pathogenic bacteria:

gram-positive streptococci causing pneumonia, scarlet fever, endocarditis, rheumatism, postpartum blood poisoning, nephritis, inflammation of the larynx, epidermis and soft tissues;
pneumococci, which cause inflammation of the lungs, middle ear, paranasal sinuses and meninges;
Staphylococcus aureus - the cause of a wide variety of diseases (from aesthetically unpleasant acne to deadly sepsis and meningitis) and persistent nosocomial infections;
gram-negative Legionella, Gardnerella, gonococci, Haemophilus influenzae and pertussis, chlamydia, mycoplasma and Treponema pallidum.

Microorganisms resistant to erythromycin are also resistant to Azithromycin.

A little history

The promise of a new class of ABPs has inspired scientists to further develop and create more effective medications. The latest achievement in this direction was Azithromycin, which is almost 300 times more acid-resistant than erythromycin.

Antibiotic, three tablets per package: name, analogues, application

To confirm the accuracy of the list, we attach a photo gallery with these medications.

All medications included in the list have similar effects and general rules of administration.

Indications

Contraindications

Side effect

Antibiotic therapy for influenza and respiratory diseases

All antibacterial drugs are designed to fight infections caused solely by bacteria, as the name suggests. That is, for a cold or flu caused by a virus, ABPs simply will not help. Moreover, side effects worsen the general condition and often provoke complications.
Despite a very wide spectrum of antimicrobial action, an antibiotic for 3 days called Azithromycin or its analogues is not a panacea for infectious diseases. It is likely that the inflammation was caused by a strain resistant to this drug. In this case, as in the previous one, treatment will only bring harm.
Only a doctor can reliably identify the pathogen and prescribe adequate therapy. This is done based on the results of a laboratory test, which provides information about the specific bacterium that caused the disease.
Again, only a specialist is able to select the optimal antibiotic therapy regimen, taking into account contraindications, the patient’s age and his individual characteristics.

Flu and colds are treated with antiviral medications, bed rest and symptomatic medications (antipyretic tablets, cough syrups and runny nose drops).

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Antibiotic drugs are used to treat infections of bacterial origin. Antibiotics are an effective treatment for the most common forms of disease, such as:

All of the listed ailments must be treated immediately and only with antibiotics in order to avoid serious complications and further spread of infection.

Lack of adequate and timely antibiotic therapy can lead to:

Some of these conditions are treated only with surgery followed by long-term drug therapy. All these complications often cause the development of chronic pathological processes or conditions that can threaten the patient’s life.

Important! The selection of an antibiotic drug, the prescription of dosage and course of therapy is carried out exclusively by a doctor! Independent and unsupervised treatment with antibiotics is not allowed!

Benefits of a three-day course of antibiotic therapy

Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic drug that quickly and without complications ensures complete recovery from a bacterial infection. Accumulating in tissues, it affects pathogenic microorganisms and destroys them.

Due to the powerful effects of the substance, the course of treatment with this drug is limited to three tablets. Full recovery occurs a few days after the end of the course of treatment.

The principle of action of this drug is its ability to block the function of protein synthesis by pathogenic microorganisms, leading to their destruction.

Azithromycin has good resistance to gastric juice and is completely absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract. A long period of elimination of azithromycin from the body ensures the preservation of therapeutic properties for a week after the end of the course of treatment. And the low percentage of possible side effects allows the medication to be prescribed even for children.

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As noted above, the antibiotic azithromycin ensures complete recovery after taking only three tablets; one package containing three 500 mg tablets is designed for three days of use by an adult. In some cases, it is more appropriate to take three tablets over five days. In this case, the drug is taken according to the following scheme:

first day – one tablet;
the second and subsequent days, half a tablet.

For the treatment of children, the dosage of the drug is calculated taking into account the baby’s weight, at the rate of 10 mg per kilogram of weight on the first day of treatment, and in the next four days the dose of the drug is reduced by 5 mg.

The use of the antibiotic azithromycin requires increased attention and caution in the following cases:

At the age of six months to twelve years (if the child weighs less than 45 kg), it is not recommended to take the drug in the form of tablets and capsules; at the age of sixteen years, intravenous administration of the drug is not recommended.

During pregnancy and during breastfeeding, the medication can be taken if the effect of the medication on the health of the mother exceeds the threat to the health and life of the fetus.

Antibiotic drugs based on azithromycin

Sumamed is an antibiotic based on azithromycin, which is also available in three tablets per package.

Indicated for use when:

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Infectious diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract.
Skin infections.
STI.

The course of taking this remedy is also designed for three or five days, depending on the disease. For infectious diseases of the respiratory system, a three-day course of one tablet per day is prescribed, and for the chronic stage of erythema, the course of therapy is five days, according to the scheme: two tablets on the first day, one tablet on the next day.

The use of Sumamed for the treatment of acute stages of urogenital infections is limited to a single dose of double dose (two tablets of 500 mg each).

Important! If the patient misses a dose of the drug, then it is necessary to take the missed dose of the antibiotic as soon as possible, and take subsequent tablets no earlier than 24 hours later.

Contraindications to taking this drug are the same as for Azithromycin.

Also based on azithromycin, drugs are produced with the following names:

All these drugs have different release forms, with different dosages of the active component. These can be tablets of 125 mg, six pieces per pack, or 500 mg, 3 pieces per pack. Also available in capsule, powder or syrup form. The recommended daily dose for an adult is 500 mg.

Side effects and risk of overdose

The drug is taken orally one hour before a meal or two hours after a meal.

Rare side effects of drugs include:

Concomitant use of these antibiotics with food or ethanol may slow down and reduce absorption. When simultaneous therapy with azithromycin and drugs that reduce gastric acidity, it is necessary to observe a break between doses of at least two hours.

In case of uncontrolled use of antibiotic drugs, an overdose may occur, the symptom of which is nausea, sometimes turning into vomiting, diarrhea, and temporary hearing loss.

Treatment of overdose must begin immediately with gastric lavage and further symptomatic therapy.

Azithromycin drugs are eliminated in two stages:

Half-life within 14 - 20 hours, 8 - 24 hours after taking the medicine.
Complete elimination within 41 hours, 24 to 72 hours after taking the drug.

The long period of elimination of the drug is due to its use once a day. At the site of the inflammatory process, the antibiotic persists for up to 7 days after the last dose taken, which makes it effective in a short course of treatment.

The prescription of this antibiotic and its required dosage is made only by a specialist, with a mandatory preliminary determination of the sensitivity of the microflora that caused the patient’s disease to the prescribed drug.

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Three years ago I fell ill with acute bronchitis. Then my local doctor prescribed me some kind of antibiotic, the package of which contained only 3 tablets. I took the course and quickly recovered. Now I’m frozen again at work and have been coughing and having a fever for more than 4 days, but I can’t remember the name of this antibiotic. What kind of drug was this?

Most likely, when we talk about the name of an antibiotic with three tablets in a package, we mean the drug azithromycin. It belongs to the group of macrolide antibacterial agents, is very often used for bacterial diseases of the respiratory tract and is available in 3 tablets in one package.

Azithromycin - release forms

This form of drug release is due to the fact that this is usually sufficient for one course of successful treatment of most respiratory tract infections (except pneumonia).

Azithromycin is unique in that it only needs to be used once a day, regardless of food. It accumulates in the respiratory epithelium, where its effective concentration remains for another 3 days after the last dose.

Today, Azithromycin is available under various trade names, including the following:

"Azibiot";
"Azivok";
"Azimed";
"Azin";
"Azipol";
"Azitro Sandoz";
"Zatrin";
"Ziromycin";
"Zitrolex";
"Zitrox";
"Sumamed";
"Hemomycin."

However, you should not rush to take antibiotic tablets on your own. A significant part of respiratory tract diseases is caused not by bacterial, but by viral flora. Taking Azithromycin in such situations is absolutely not indicated, since the drug does not give the required result.

Only a doctor, having collected a sufficient amount of information from the patient’s medical history and examined the results of laboratory tests, can make a qualified decision on prescribing one or another antibacterial agent. It has been proven that uncontrolled self-administration of antibiotics is much more likely to lead to the development of side effects.

In this case, there is not enough data to have grounds for prescribing Azithromycin.

It is imperative to take a general blood test, in which, with a bacterial etiology of the process, an increase in the number of leukocytes can be detected due to the fraction of neutrophils and “young” cells.

Patients with cough and fever are required to undergo an X-ray examination of the chest organs. This is done to exclude the possibility of developing pneumonia or tuberculosis.

The most accurate method for determining the pathogen that caused the infectious process is bacteriological examination. Its implementation allows you to accurately determine the type and strain of the microbe, and also shows which antibacterial agents will be most effective against it.

The characteristics of Azithromycin will be discussed using the example of Azitrox

Pharmacological features of Azitrox

Azitrox is a bacteriostatic drug. Its molecules are able to penetrate the source of inflammation, where they block the activity of the microbial ribosome subunit. By doing this, they make it impossible for further protein synthesis and reproduction of pathogenic pathogens. At the same time, the resistance of bacteria to the specific protective reactions of the patient’s immune system decreases.

The spectrum of action of Azitrox includes most pathogens of bacterial inflammation of the lower and upper respiratory tract.

The unique properties of the drug are clearly demonstrated in pharmacodynamics. Azitrox is available exclusively in the form of tablets for oral use. In the intestinal lumen, its particles are almost completely quickly absorbed.

The drug accumulates very well in the respiratory epithelium and alveolocytes of the lungs, where its concentration is several tens of times higher than that in blood plasma.

The drug is metabolized in the liver and is also partially eliminated from the body by renal filtration. However, due to its ability to accumulate, Azitrox retains its antimicrobial effect for another 3 days after taking the last tablet.

Rules for taking antibacterial medications

When prescribing Azitrox, you need to follow a few simple rules for taking antibacterial agents. The antibiotic tablet should be taken every day at the same time of day. This is carried out in order to maintain the concentration of the drug in a stable amount in the blood plasma.

If you missed taking Azitrox, you need to take it as quickly as possible, and then continue therapy as usual.

It is best to take the antibiotic tablet with a glass of plain water. If the patient uses soda, dairy products (kefir, yogurt), juices (especially citrus fruits), then this can affect the absorption process of Azitrox molecules and reduce its bioavailability. Taking alcoholic beverages with the medication tablet is strictly prohibited.

The course of treatment with Azitrox lasts at least 3 days. This is usually sufficient for most uses of the drug. After completion of this period, it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. To do this, pay attention to the regression of disease symptoms and changes in laboratory parameters. In case of pneumonia, it is also necessary to repeat radiography to assess the decrease in infiltration of lung tissue.

Sometimes side effects develop when taking Azitrox. If the patient notices them, then it is necessary to inform the attending physician about this as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, he decides whether to continue drug therapy or whether to discontinue the antibiotic.

Indications for use of Azitrox

Azitrox is used for bacterial infectious processes. The instructions indicate its use for:

Side effects when using Azitrox

Azitrox is considered a safe medication for the treatment of bacterial pathologies in various groups of patients. However, even when taking it, the appearance of unwanted symptoms was noted:

You should not prescribe Azitrox simultaneously with drugs for myasthenia gravis. Cases have been described of a decrease in their effectiveness, which led to the progression of disease symptoms. It is necessary to approach the prescription of medication with caution in case of functional liver or kidney failure. In this situation, daily monitoring of their condition is necessary to avoid the possible development of their underlying pathology.

It is also advisable to regularly measure the concentration of the drug in the blood plasma.

Don't be too alarmed by the long list of possible side effects. It was compiled based on many years of observation of patients who took azithromycin. At the same time, the frequency of unwanted symptoms remains at a fairly low level.

Features of taking Azitrox in various categories of patients

During pregnancy, drug molecules pass well through the placental barrier and can be detected in the fetal bloodstream. However, there is no data on the toxic effect of the antibiotic on the child. Therefore, the drug is allowed to be prescribed for bacterial pathologies during pregnancy and lactation in women. This has also been confirmed by the authoritative American organization FDA, which regulates the use of antibiotics in the United States.

Azithromycin preparations are also allowed to be used from the first year of a child’s life, since they do not have any toxic effect on his body. This is especially important in situations where there is evidence of allergic reactions to beta-lactam drugs (penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams). In this case, Azitrox remains the only true option.

There is also no information about any peculiarities of drug metabolism in older people. Taking Azitrox, if there is no concomitant cardiovascular, renal or hepatic pathology, is not accompanied by an increase in side effects.

A separate issue is the possibility of taking a combination of antibacterial agents with Azitrox. The most effective is the simultaneous use of the drug azithromycin with a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic (mostly ceftriaxone). This combination is fixed in the treatment strategy for community-acquired pneumonia, when individual medications are ineffective, or in the presence of factors of severe disease.

In some cases, it is possible to take fluoroquinolones together with Azitrox in the treatment of bacterial diseases of the respiratory system.

Instructions for using the medication

Azitrox is available in the form of tablets of 250, 500 mg and syrup for oral use. In the vast majority of cases, taking one tablet once a day is sufficient. Eating does not affect the absorption of the antibacterial agent, however, as a precaution, the instructions indicate that it is advisable to take Azitrox no earlier than 2 hours after or 30 minutes before meals.

The course duration for most bacterial pathologies of the respiratory system is 3 days. The exception here is community-acquired pneumonia, which is treated with medication for 5 to 14 days, depending on the individual course of the disease.

Tablet forms of Azitrox are recommended for use in children over 8 years of age. Until this age, it is advisable to give preference to suspension. It is good because it allows you to select an individual dose of an antibacterial agent for a child, based on his age, body weight and pathology. The amount of the drug must be calculated based on the ratio of 10 mg per 1 kg per day.

In the initial form of Lyme disease, you can double the dosage of the drug. The duration of Azitrox therapy in this case is at least 5-7 days.