Clarithromycin Tablets
utilized to treat bacterial infections indicated to alleviate respiratory tract symptoms.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Klaricid
- Therapeutic class
Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Macrolide
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
dysgeusia; insomnia; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Abbott
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Drug interactions
theophylline; warfarin; statins
- Age restrictions
For adults and children directed by a physician.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to clarithromycin; history of QT prolongation; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
monitor heart rhythm in patients with underlying cardiac conditions; avoid during pregnancy unless essential
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilized to treat bacterial infections indicated to alleviate respiratory tract symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing the translocation of aminoacyl-tRNA and inhibiting bacterial growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Caution advised as it is excreted in breast milk.
Clarithromycin Tablets
utilized to treat bacterial infections indicated to alleviate respiratory tract symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Clarithromycin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Usually available as
- 32 tablets - 250 mg1373-250-mg-16478
- 28 tablets - 500 mg1373-500-mg-16484