Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet SUMAMED 500mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W64357001
- Quantity:
- 3
- Indicated for:
- bacterial infections
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- azithromycin (macrolide antibiotic)
- ATC
- J01FA10 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is effective against a wide range of infections, including respiratory infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), skin and soft tissue infections, middle ear infections (otitis media), and sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia.
Azithromycin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, blocking the growth and multiplication of bacteria. It is administered orally, usually once daily, for 3-5 days, depending on the type and severity of the infection.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and skin rashes. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as allergic reactions, hepatotoxicity, or cardiac arrhythmias may occur. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed treatment regimen to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
Azithromycin is a well-tolerated and effective antibiotic widely used for the treatment of common bacterial infections, contributing to improved patient health.
Azithromycin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, blocking the growth and multiplication of bacteria. It is administered orally, usually once daily, for 3-5 days, depending on the type and severity of the infection.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and skin rashes. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as allergic reactions, hepatotoxicity, or cardiac arrhythmias may occur. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed treatment regimen to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
Azithromycin is a well-tolerated and effective antibiotic widely used for the treatment of common bacterial infections, contributing to improved patient health.
General data about SUMAMED 500mg
- Substance:
- azithromycin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W64357001
- Concentration:
- 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 3
- Product type:
- Original
- Price:
- 33.64 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for azithromycin
Concentrations available for azithromycin
- 100mg/5ml
- 125mg
- 15mg/g
- 200mg/5ml
- 20mg/ml
- 250mg
- 2g
- 40mg/ml
- 500mg
- 600mg
Compensation lists for SUMAMED 500mg Teva
B - Sublist B with 50% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 33.64 RON
- Copayment
- 14.62 RON
- Patient
- 19.02 RON
GX (C1) - GENERIC (used in compensation list, C1, for another diagnosis)
- Price
- 33.64 RON
- Copayment
- 14.72 RON
- Patient
- 18.92 RON
NHP 1.A (C2) - People with HIV/AIDS and post-exposure treatment
- Price
- 33.64 RON
- Copayment
- 14.72 RON
- Patient
- 18.92 RON