APO AZ250 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 13mm — Azithromycin

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ImprintAPO / AZ250
ColourWHITE
ShapeOVAL
Size13
StrengthAZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE 250 mg
Dosage formTablet, Film Coated
ManufacturerA-S Medication Solutions
NDC50090-0958
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Availability—
IngredientsAZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE[AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS]

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The imprint "APO AZ250" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Azithromycin

Uses and warnings

No boxed warning is present in this label. Key warnings include: - "Serious allergic reactions, including angioedema, anaphylaxis, and dermatologic reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis" - Hepatotoxicity: "Abnormal liver function, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic necrosis, and hepatic failure have been reported" - QT prolongation risk, particularly in elderly patients and those with cardiac conditions - Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea - May exacerbate myasthenia gravis symptoms ---

Adults: Azithromycin treats mild to moderate bacterial infections including acute bronchitis exacerbations, sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, skin infections, urethritis, cervicitis, and genital ulcer disease. Pediatrics: Indicated for acute otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis/tonsillitis (age-dependent). Limitation: "Should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors." ---

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file ed48b431-6627-4e76-bbb5-715db62c9aaf.xml