Servaz Tablet 500mg

About Servaz Tablet 500mg

Servaz Tablet 500mg Uses

• Community acquired pneumonia and bronchitis
• Throat, tonsil and sinus infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Ear infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia

Servaz Tablet 500mg Benefits

• Short three to five day course due to a long lasting effect in tissue
• Once daily dosing improves patient compliance
• Effective against many common respiratory pathogens
• Fewer drug interactions compared to other macrolide antibiotics

What Experts Say

Azithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. It blocks bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the bacterial ribosome, which stops the bacteria from multiplying and allows the immune system to clear the infection more effectively.

The drug concentrates in tissue and stays active for several days after the last dose, which is why short courses of three to five days are usually enough for most infections. Doctors still expect patients to finish the entire prescribed course to reduce the risk of resistant bacteria developing, a growing concern with widespread antibiotic use across South Asia.

Azithromycin carries a small risk of altering the heart's electrical rhythm, so people with existing heart rhythm problems or a history of fainting are usually screened before treatment begins. It remains a first choice antibiotic for several respiratory, skin and sexually transmitted infections because of its convenient once daily dosing, short treatment duration and broad activity against common bacterial strains.

Drug Class

• Macrolide antibiotic
• Broad spectrum antibacterial

Servaz Tablet 500mg formula

• Azithromycin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Servaz Tablet 500mg?

• Take at the same time each day, preferably one hour before or two hours after food
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Complete the full course even after symptoms improve
• Do not take antacids containing aluminium or magnesium within two hours of the dose
• Skip a missed dose if it is close to the next one, do not double up

Drug Interactions

• Antacids: Aluminium or magnesium antacids reduce azithromycin absorption if taken together.
• Warfarin: Combined use can increase the blood thinning effect and bleeding risk.
• QT prolonging drugs: Other medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as certain antiarrhythmics, raise the chance of a rhythm problem when combined.
• Digoxin: Azithromycin can raise digoxin blood levels, requiring closer monitoring.

Risks and warnings

• Heart rhythm conditions: A history of QT prolongation or irregular heartbeat raises the risk of a serious rhythm disturbance.
• Liver disease: Reduced liver function can slow drug clearance and needs dose review.
• Myasthenia gravis: Symptoms of muscle weakness can worsen with macrolide antibiotics.
• Allergy history: A previous reaction to azithromycin or other macrolides is a reason to avoid this medicine.
• Pregnancy: Medical necessity should be confirmed by a doctor before use.

Servaz Tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Mild skin rash
• Irregular or fast heartbeat, needs urgent review
• Severe allergic reaction with facial swelling or breathing trouble
• Yellowing of skin or eyes from liver stress
• Severe watery or bloody diarrhea

Storage Conditions

• Store below thirty degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the strip in its original packaging until use
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach and sight of children