Zifi Az Tablet

Zifi Az Tablet is an antibiotic medication. It contains a combination of azithromycin and cefixime as active substances. Zifi Az Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the chest and lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis) nose (sinusitis), urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections), ear, skin, and soft tissue.

This medicine works by preventing further growth as well as killing the infection-causing bacteria. Take Zifi Az Tablet in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Zifi Az Tablet include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of hearing. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

You should never miss your dose of antibiotics as it may increase your risk of re-infection. If you missed any dose of Zifi Az Tablet, 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 dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Zifi Az Tablet contains a combination of azithromycin and cefixime as active substances.
• Azithromycin prevents the protein synthesis in the bacteria which kills or inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria.
• Cefixime binds to certain proteins called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) in the bacteria. This prevents the formation of the bacterial cell wall and causes the death of infection-causing bacteria.

Directions for Use

• Take Zifi Az Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Zifi Az Tablet during pregnancy?

Zifi Az Tablet should only be used during pregnancy if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zifi Az Tablet while breastfeeding?

Zifi Az Tablet passes into human breast milk. This medicine should only be used during breastfeeding if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Zifi Az Tablet?

Zifi Az Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, and movement disorders. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zifi Az Tablet?

Limited information is available on the interaction of Zifi Az Tablet with alcohol. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have liver, kidney, or heart problems.
• Your blood levels of potassium or magnesium are too low.
• You develop signs of another infection.
• You are taking any ergot derivatives such as ergotamine (to treat migraine).
• You have a certain type of muscle weakness called myasthenia gravis.
• You have ever had colitis.
• You feel your heart beating in your chest or have an abnormal heartbeat, or get dizzy or faint or
• suffer from any muscle weakness.
• You develop diarrhoea or loose stools during or after treatment.
• You develop severe skin reactions after using this medicine.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to azithromycin, cefixime, or any other ingredient of Zifi Az Tablet.
• If you are allergic to erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic, or cephalosporin antibiotics. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Flatulence (gas)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Zifi Az Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines called antacids - used for heartburn and indigestion, warfarin or similar medicines - used to thin the blood, zidovudine or nelfinavir - used to treat HIV infections, rifabutin - used to treat tuberculosis, quinidine - used to treat heart rhythm problems, ciclosporin - used to stop your body rejecting an organ transplant.
• Ergotamine - used for migraine, should not be taken at the same time as Zifi Az Tablet.
• Terfenadine - used to treat hay fever or skin allergy and hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine - used to treat conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, or to treat or prevent malaria, should not be taken at the same time as this medicine as it may cause severe heart problems.
• Zifi Az Tablet can make the effects of medicines like digoxin - used to treat heart failure and colchicine - used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever stronger.

Storage and disposal

• Store Zifi Az Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Zifi Az Tablet used for?

Zifi Az Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the chest and lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia), throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis) nose (sinusitis), urinary system (cystitis and kidney infections), ear, skin, and soft tissue.

Is Zifi Az Tablet banned in India?

• Yes, the Health Ministry has banned the fixed medicine combination (FDC) of azithromycin and cefixime, which includes Zifi Az Tablet.
• https://www.nhp.gov.in/Complete-list-of-344-drugs-banned-by-the-Ministry-of-Health-Family-welfare_pg