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Clarithromycin
Latest prescription information about Clarithromycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Clarithromycin
Pronunciation : kla rith' roe mye sin
Therapeutic Classification : antibiotics
Trade Name(s):
India- Acem Tab, Acgel Lotion, Acnesol-Cl Gel, Acnesol-Cl Lotion, Bioclar Tab, Celex Fc-Tab, Celex-Od Tab, Clamycin Tab, Clar Tab, Clarbact Tab, Claribid Film-Coated Tab, Claribid Susp, Claricin Dry Syr, Claricin Film-Coated Tab, Claricip Tab, Clarics Tab, Claridase Dry Syr, Claridase Tab, Clarie Dispertab, Clarie Film-Coated Tab, Clarie-Od Mr-Tab, Clarigen Film-Coated Tab, Clarigo Dt Dispertab, Clarimac Tab, Clarithro Fc-Tab, Clarithro Xr Extentab, Clarivir Tab, Clariwin Tab, Clear Dry Syr, Clear Tab, Clycin Dispertab, Crixan Dispertab, Crixan Er-Film-Coated Tab, Crixan Film-Coated Tab, Crixan Gel, Crixan Od Tab, Crixan Susp, F-Clar Dispertab, F-Clar Dry Syr, F-Clar Tab, Heliclar Tab, Klacid Vial, Klacin Tab, Klarim Tab, Larit Dispertab, Larit Tab, Maclar Dispertab, Maclar Sr-Tab, Maclar Susp, Maclar Tab, Macmax Film-Coated Tab, Monoclar Tab, Neuclar Tab, Novaclar Tab, Synclar Dry Syr, Synclar Ru-Syr, Synclar Tab, T-Clar Dry Syr, T-Clar Tab, Urclar Od Tab, Urclar Sr-Tab, Urclar Tab. International- Biaxin, Biaxin XL, Biaxin XL-Pak. This medication is a macrolide antibiotic, prescribed infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. It stops the growth of sensitive bacteria. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Respiratory tract infections; Skin and soft tissue infections; Susceptible infections- The recommended dose is 0.25gm twice daily, up to 0.5gm twice daily for severe infections, for 7-14 days. Mycobacterium avium complex infections With other antimycobacterials:The recommended dose is 500 mg twice daily. Leprosy- As part of multi drug therapy:The recommended dose is 0.5gm/day. H. pylori infection with another antibacterial and either a proton pump inhibitor or H2 antagonist:The recommended dose is 0.5gm twice daily for 7-14 days. Topical- Apply once daily to washed and dried areas for maximum of 15 minutes initially and increase the exposure gradually. How it should be taken : *It comes as a tablet, and a liquid to take by mouth. Take the regular tablet and liquid two times per day, the long-acting tablet one time per day with food. Special Instruction : *This product may contain tartrazine dye. This may cause an allergic reaction in some patients. *Long-term or repeated use of this medication should be avoided. * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, resistance to other drugs of the same group, pregnancy, lactation, children. Side Effects : Most Common- Nausea, diarrhea, abnormal taste, stomach upset, abdominal pain and headache. Central Nervous System- Mood changes, tremor, dizziness, confusion, seizures, sleeplessness, hallucinations, nightmares, tinnitus (abnormal sounds within the ears). Liver- Liver inflammation with or without jaundice, increase in liver enzymes. Metabolic- Low sugar. Heart- QT prolongation, abnormal heart rhythm. Genitourinary- Kidney damage. Miscellaneous- Fever, flu-like symptoms, blisters, itching, allergic reactions, hearing loss, secondary intestinal infection. * Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes . Storage Conditions : Intravenous: Store at 15-25°C. Store the tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Do not refrigerate the oral solution. |
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