ATM 500

COMPOSITION:

AZITHROMYCIN 500MG

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INDOCO REMEDIES LTD

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NON-RETURNABLE

EXPIRY DATE:

THIS PRODUCT HAS MINIMUM 3 MONTHS EXPIRY

FROM THE DATE OF EXPIRY

Introduction To ATM 500 Tablet

ATM 500 Tablet is an antibiotic that treats many bacterial infections such as pneumonia, gonorrhoea, pharyngitis, diphtheria, and sinusitis. It contains azithromycin, a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic macrolide antibiotic that stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria. It is often prescribed for infections of the lungs, ears, throat, sinuses, skin and reproductive tract.

ATM 500 Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. It is best to have it after food to prevent side effects. It is recommended that all courses of antibiotic treatment be strictly followed and not prematurely discontinued, irrespective of any perceived relief of symptoms. Try not to miss a dose, and never try to compensate for a missed dose by taking double the dosage.

Side effects of ATM 500 Tablet are usually minor and should not be of any concern. As it is an antibiotic, gastrointestinal side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhoea and vomiting are common. Your doctor may also prescribe an acidity-regulating medicine (PPIs such as pantoprazole or omeprazole) to counter these adverse effects.

ATM 500 Tablet may be contraindicated (unsafe) for people with existing or history of heart problems, kidney impairment, liver diseases, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia or allergies to macrolides antibiotics such as azithromycin, clarithromycin and erythromycin. Always let your doctor know of any health conditions you might have. Generally, this medicine is considered safe for most people.

Uses of ATM 500 Tablet

ATM 500 Tablet contains a macrolide antibiotic called azithromycin that treats bacterial infections of the lungs, ears, throat, sinuses, skin and reproductive tract.

This medicine may be prescribed for the following infections:

How ATM 500 Tablet works

The mechanism of action of ATM 500 Tablet involves inhibiting the proliferation of harmful bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of a vital protein necessary for their growth.

ATM 500 Tablet contains azithromycin, a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic macrolide antibiotic that stops the bacterial growth. To reproduce, bacteria need a precise mechanism for generating proteins, which involves ribosomal proteins 6. However, azithromycin interacts with the 50S ribosomal subunit by attaching to the 23S rRNA.

This interaction disrupts the transpeptidation/translocation phase and the assembly of the 50S ribosomal subunit, which ultimately prevents the production of proteins in the bacteria. As a result, azithromycin effectively controls bacterial infection.

Dosage

Always take ATM 500 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Never consume more than the prescribed dose. Swallow it whole with plenty of water; do not chew or crush it. You may take this medicine after your meals to minimise gastric upset.

If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, ignore the one that you missed and continue with the next. Do not take twice the amount to compensate for a missed dose.

Taking more than the prescribed dose of ATM 500 Tablet may lead to overdosing. You may contact your doctor or visit the nearest hospital if you experience signs like irregular heartbeat or acute sharp pain in the abdomen.

Aluminium or magnesium-containing antacids can potentially hinder the absorption of azithromycin when taken concurrently. Thus it is advised to wait at least two hours before or after taking azithromycin if you have recently consumed an antacid that contains either of these minerals.