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Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Clarithromycin is a prescription macrolide antibiotic, sold as Biaxin by Abbott Laboratories.
Clarithromycin is used to treat bacterial infection such as upper
respiratory tract (pharyngitis, tonsillitis), acute sinusitis,
lower respiratory tract (acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic
bronchitis, pneumonia), skin and skin structure Infections.
It is used in combination with other medications to eliminate H.
pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers.
Clarithromycin offers a convenient dosing regimen - twice daily. It is very effective against a wide range of bacteria. It is more effective against the most common cause of a bacterial
pneumonia (Streptococcus pyogene
and Streptococcus pneumoniae), than is azithromycin (Zithromax) and erythromycin.
It is well tolerated by children and has a low rate of side effects. Most side effects are mild to moderate, mostly gastrointestinal.
Buying Clarithromycin (generic Biaxin)
When you have no prescription for Clarithromycin or Biaxin and need the medication without inconvenience of medical appointment, you may order online and have it delivered to your door.
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Drug Information
How to take
- Do NOT use Clarithromycin or Biaxin if you are taking cisapride, cyclosporine,
dofetilide, eletriptan, ergot alkaloid (eg, dihydroergotamine,
ergotamine), H1 antagonist (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), pimozide,
QT-prolonging agent (eg, quinidine, sotalol, thioridazine), quinolone
antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or sumatriptan.
- Clarithromycin may be used without regard to
food.
- It works best if taken at the same time each
day.
- Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more
serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely
occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within
several months after you stop using it.
Clarithromycin (Biaxin) RX dosage:
Respiratory, ear, and skin infections:
Your doctor will carefully tailor your individual dosage for Clarithromycin
depending upon the type of infection and organism causing it. The
usual dose varies from 250 to 500 mg every 12 hours for 7 to 14
days.
Duodenal ulcers:
You can expect one of the following treatment regimens: 500 mg of
Clarithromycin, 30 mg of Prevacid, and 1 gram amoxicillin every
12 hours for 10 or 14 days. 500 mg of Clarithromycin, 20 mg of Prilosec,
and 1 gram amoxicillin every 12 hours for 10 days. Some patients
need to continue taking 20 mg of Prilosec on a once-daily basis
for an additional 18 days. 500 mg of Clarithromycin every 8 hours
plus 40 mg of Prilosec every morning for 14 days. Some patients
need to continue taking Prilosec at a reduced dosage of 20 mg once
a day for an additional 14 days.
Clarithromycin is not recommended for children under 6 months of
age.
The dose for children older than 6 months depends on how much the
child weighs. Clarithromycin is usually given twice a day for 10
days.
Azithromycin (Zithromax) is another macrolide antibiotic available without a prior prescription.
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Quick facts
- The gram-positive activity of clarithromycin is superior to
that of erythromycin and azithromycin.
- Clarithromycin is more acid stable than erythromycin, giving
enhanced and more reliable concentrations in serum as well as
fewer gastrointestinal side effects.
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