Biaxin belongs to a group of macrolide antibiotics, which inhibit
bacterial synthesis of protein. This action is mainly bacteriostatic,
but can also be bactericidal. Macrolides tend to accumulate within
leukocytes, and are transported into the site of infection. Biaxin is
effective against Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae,
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, mycobacterium avium, and
many others so it is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections of
skin and respiratory system, stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter
pylori.
Dosage and directions Biaxin
tablets should be taken with or without food with a big glass of water.
Swallow the pill whole. Do not take more of the medication than it was
recommended to you. Continue to take the drug even if symptoms of your
illness became less pronounced and you feel fine. Biaxin is usually
given from 7 to 14 days or longer when stomach ulcers are treated.
Precaution
Do not use this drug if you are allergic to erythromycin and any of its
derivatives or related macrolide antibiotics. If you have diseases of
liver or kidneys, mineral dis-balance (low levels of potassium or
magnesium), certain heart disease, arrhythmias, discuss it with your
doctor before taking Bizxin. This mediation is not recommended during
pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Contraindications
Biaxin cannot be administered in patients with a known hypersensitivity
to clarithromycin, erythromycin, or any of the macrolide antibiotics.
Possible side effects
If you have such signs of allergic reaction as hives, difficulty
breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat or more
serious signs of poor health as uneven heartbeats, chest pain, nausea,
stomach pain, low fever, problems with hearing contact your doctor or
pharmacist or seek for immediate medical help.
Drug interaction Biaxin may interact with cisapride, pimozide, ergot medicines and result in life-threatening heart rhythm disorders.
Missed dose Never
take a double dose of this medication. If it is almost time for the
next dose just skip the missed portion and continue to take the medicine
according to the schedule.
Overdose
Signs of overdose may be: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal
discomfort. If you suppose that you took too much of Biaxin contact your
doctor for help.
Storage Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets.
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