Clamycin500mg
Rx- Generic:
- Clarithromycin
- Company:
- Biopharma Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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At a glance
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for the treatment of respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lung, skin, and peptic ulcer infections.
Indications
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Pharyngitis or tonsillitis
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Acute otitis media in pediatric patients
- Treatment and prophylaxis of disseminated mycobacterial infections
- Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
Dosage
Adult Dose:
| Indication | Dose | Schedule | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute bronchitis exacerbation | 250-500 mg | Every 12 hours | 7-14 days |
| Acute sinusitis | 500 mg | Every 12 hours | 14 days |
| Community-acquired pneumonia | 250 mg | Every 12 hours | 7-14 days |
| Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis | 250 mg | Every 12 hours | 10 days |
| Uncomplicated skin infections | 250 mg | Every 12 hours | 7-14 days |
| MAC infection | 500 mg | Every 12 hours | Until risk is low |
H. pylori (Triple therapy): Clarithromycin 500 mg + Lansoprazole 30 mg + Amoxicillin 1 g (every 12 hours) for 10 or 14 days.
Pediatric Dose: 15 mg/kg/day (every 12 hours) for 10 days; Mycobacterial infections: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hours (max 500 mg).
Renal Dose: Reduce dose or prolong intervals in severe renal impairment.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Rash
Serious Side Effects: Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), QT prolongation, hepatitis, pseudomembranous colitis, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis.
Precautions & warnings
- [UNSAFE] Clarithromycin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- Discontinue if severe acute hypersensitivity reactions occur.
- Avoid in patients with known QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or significant bradycardia.
- Discontinue if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur.
- If diarrhea occurs, evaluate for Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD).
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.