Clarithromycin (Biaxin)

Clarithromycin is a prescription macrolide antibiotic. It is sold as Biaxin, Klacid and Klaricid 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, Legionellosis), and skin infections. It is used in dual or triple combination regimens to eliminate H. pylori, a bacteria that causes peptic ulcers.

Clarithromycin offers a convenient dosing regimen - twice daily. It is very effective against Streptococcus pyogene and Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common causes of a bacterial pneumonia.

It is well tolerated by children and has a low rate of side effects. Most side effects are mild to moderate, mostly gastrointestinal.

Clarithromycin (generic Biaxin)

When you have no prescription for Clarithromycin and need antibiotic without inconvenience of medical appointment, you may buy it online and have it delivered to your door.

Description	Quantity	Pharmacy	Price	Buy
Clarithromycin 250 mg	28 tablets	EasyMD	$95.99
Clarithromycin 250 mg	60 tablets	EasyMD	$171.99
Clarithromycin 250 mg	88 tablets	EasyMD	$239.99
Clarithromycin 500 mg	28 tablets	EasyMD	$179.99
Clarithromycin 500 mg	60 tablets	EasyMD	$332.99
Clarithromycin 500 mg	88 tablets	EasyMD	$468.99

Clarithromycin is a semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin. It was discovered by researchers at the Japanese company Taisho Pharmaceutical in the 1970s. Taisho granted a license to Abbott for the development of Clarithromycin worldwide, except in Japan, Korea and Taiwan.

Clarithromycin works by preventing bacteria from producing essential proteins. It doesn’t directly kill the bacteria, but leaves them unable to grow and multiply.

How to take

• Classified as pregnancy category C, because negative fetal effects have been documented in animal studies.
• 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, or QT-prolonging agent (eg, quinidine, sotalol, thioridazine). Their concomitant use is contraindicated because of potentially serious cardiotoxicity.
• 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) dosage:

Respiratory, 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.

Clarithromycin is not recommended for children under 6 months of age. The usual dose for children older than 6 months is 7.5 mg/kg twice a day for 10 days.

Remember about the importance of completing the full course of prescription, even if feeling better after a few days. Not completing therapy may increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable with clarithromycin in the future.