Clarithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria in the following: Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults Acute Maxillary Sinusitis Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pharyngitis/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 in Adults.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clarithromycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria in the following: Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults Acute Maxillary Sinusitis Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pharyngitis/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 in Adults.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clarithromycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Adults: clarithromycin tablets 250 mg or 500 mg every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days H. pylori eradication (in combination with lansoprazole/amoxicillin, omeprazole/amoxicillin, or omeprazole): clarithromycin tablets 500 mg every 8 or 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. See full prescribing information (FPI) for additional information.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clarithromycin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Hypersensitivity to clarithromycin or any macrolide drug Cisapride and pimozide History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with use of clarithromycin Colchicine in renal or hepatic impairment Lomitapide, lovastatin, and simvastatin Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine or dihydroergotamine) Lurasidone 4.1 Hypersensitivity Clarithromycin tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to clarithromycin, erythromycin, or any of the macrolide antibacterial drugs.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clarithromycin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Severe Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions: Discontinue clarithromycin tablets if occurs QT Prolongation: Avoid clarithromycin tablets in patients with known QT prolongation or receiving drugs known to prolong the QT interval, ventricular arrhythmia ( torsades de pointes ), hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, significant bradycardia, or taking Class IA or III antiarrhythmics Hepatotoxicity: Discontinue if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur Serious adverse reactions can occur due to drug interactions of clarithromycin tablets with colchicine, some lipid-lowering agents, some calcium channel blockers, and other drugs Risk of all-cause mortality one year or more after the end of treatment in patients with coronary artery disease.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clarithromycin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions QT Prolongation Hepatotoxicity Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Concomitant Use with Other Drugs Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis Most frequent adverse reactions for both adult and pediatric populations in clinical trials: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea,…
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clarithromycin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
36 brands · 21 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Clarithromycin guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clarithromycin.
What is Gdclar 500?
Gdclar 500mg Tablet is a Clarithromycin medicine made by G.D. Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 500mg Tablet.
What is the generic name of Gdclar 500?
The generic name of Gdclar 500 is Clarithromycin.
Which brands of Clarithromycin are available in Nepal?
36 brands of Clarithromycin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 21 makers — including Acem 500mg Tablet, Acem 250mg Tablet, Clacin 250mg Tablet, Clacin 500mg Tablet, Clamycin 250mg Tablet, Clar 250mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Clarithromycin?
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions QT Prolongation Hepatotoxicity Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Concomitant Use with Other Drugs Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis Most frequent adverse reactions for both adult and pediatric populations in clinical trials: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea,…
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