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Clarithromycin - oral

(kluh-rith-row-my-sin)

common brand names: Biaxin

Simular Drugs : Biaxin, Biaxin, Biaxin Xl

Related Drugs : Biaxin, Biaxin, Biaxin, Biaxin Xl

Biaxin Usage: Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat wide variety of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections & skin infections. It's also used to treat peptic ulcers in combination with anti-ulcer pill. this is also used to treat ear infections at children.

How to use Biaxin: Regular release clarithromycin tablets may be taken with or with-out food. If stomach upset occurs, try taking this with food. Extended release tablets (XL) must be taken with food and swallowed whole. do not crush or chew them. Antibiotics work best when amount of medicine in your body is kept at constant level. Do this by taking the medication at same times each day. Continue to take this medication until full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the pill too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in relapse of the infection.

Biaxin side effects: this pill may cause stomach upset, nausea, indigestion, loose stools, loss about appetite, vomiting, headache, or strange taste at mouth the first few days as your body adjusts to it. If these symptoms continue or become severe, inform your doctor. If you develop diarrhea while taking this medication, notify your doctor. do not take any nonprescription drugs to treat diarrhea without first consulting some your healthcare professional or healthcare professional. Unlikely but report promptly: dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, severe stomach pain, mental/mood changes, an irregular heartbeat. in unlikely part you have an allergic reaction to it drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. Use of it pill for prolonged or repeated periods may result at a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Biaxin Precautions: Tell some your doctor your medical history, especially of: another illnesses, allergies (especially drug allergies), liver disease, colitis, stomach problems, kidney problems, heart disease. this drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy except when no another antibiotic can be used. this tablet can potentially cause fetal harm. Consult youre healthcare professional for more details. Small amounts of tablet do appear in breast milk, so consult you're pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Biaxin tablet interactions: this med should not be used with the following drugs because very serious, possibly fatal, interactions may occur: cisapride, pimozide, astemizole, terfenadine. If you currently using any of these meds, tell your doctor or healthcare professional before starting clarithromycin. Before using this medicine, tell you're doctor of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: barbiturates, benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam), carbamazepine, certain protease inhibitors (e.g., lopinavir, ritonavir), cyclosporine, digoxin, ergotamine (and related drugs), certain live vaccines, omeprazole, phenytoin, theophylline, warfarin, zidovudine, certain drugs for high cholesterol (e.g., lovastatin, simvastatin), sildenafil, tacrolimus, alfentanil, rifabutin, methylprednisolone, cilostazol, bromocriptine, valproate, tolterodine. other meds besides clarithromycin which may affect heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in EKG) include dofetilide, disopyramide, quinidine, droperidol, sotalol, procainamide, & sparfloxacin among others. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely death, irregular heartbeats. Consult you're pharmacist or healthcare professional for details. Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize risk of this effect. this drug may interfere with effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your healthcare professional. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Biaxin Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea.

Biaxin special notes: this pill has been prescribed for youre current condition only. do not use it later since another infection or give this to someone else. different med may be necessary.

If you missed Biaxin dose: If you miss dose, do not double dose. Take missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is nearly clock for following dose. If It's nearly time since the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule.

Biaxin Storage: Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store at bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Clarithromycin