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Biaxin Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD
Biaxin (Clarithromycin) is a medication belonging to the drug class, macrolide antibiotics. Biaxin is available as a generic called clarithromycin. Biaxin is prescribed for certain bacterial infections including skin and middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Common side effects of Biaxin include nausea, diarrhea, abnormal taste, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and headache.
Biaxin adult dose is 250mg to 500mg twice daily or 1000mg once daily (extended release) and dosage in children is based on the weight. Drug interactions of Biaxin include terfenadine (Seldane), astemizole (Hismanal), loratadine (Claritin), warfarin (Coumadin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), digoxin (Lanoxin), lovastatin (Mevacor), and phenytoin (Dilantin). The use of Biaxin should be avoided in pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers unless the risk outweighs the benefits.
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Biaxin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
BIAXIN Filmtab (clarithromycin tablets, USP) and BIAXIN Granules (clarithromycin for oral suspension, USP) are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated bacteria in the conditions as listed below:
Adults (BIAXIN Filmtab Tablets and Granules for Oral Suspension)
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes (The usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections and the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever is penicillin administered by either the intramuscular or th...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Biaxin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- uneven heartbeats, chest pain, shortness of breath;
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or/...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Biaxin Consumer Information: Uses
Clarithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication can also be used in combination with anti-ulcer medications to treat certain types of stomach ulcers. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
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