Biaxin
Designed to support recovery from bacterial disease to alleviate inflammation.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Klaricid
- Therapeutic class
Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Macrolide
- Precautions and warnings
report any persistent diarrhoea; caution with heart conditions
- Minor side effects
nausea; dysgeusia
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Designed to support recovery from bacterial disease to alleviate inflammation.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AbbVie
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
warfarin; astemizole; cisapride
- Age restrictions
Suitable for children and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid unless necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult specialist.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to clarithromycin; concurrent use of statins; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
qt prolongation — requires immediate medical attention; liver failure — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Binds to bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis and preventing bacterial replication.
Biaxin
Designed to support recovery from bacterial disease to alleviate inflammation.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Clarithromycin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Usually available as
- 32 tablets - 250 mg90-250-mg-895
- 28 tablets - 500 mg90-500-mg-902