Q: Does CLARITHROMYCIN interact with other medications?

Clarithromycin inhibits a liver enzyme,CYP3A4, involved in the metabolism of many other commonly prescribed drugs. Taking clarithromycin with other medications that are metabolized by CYP3A4 may lead to unexpected increases or decreases indruglevels. A few of the common interactions are listed below.

Q: Can CLARITHROMYCIN be used during pregnancy?

Clarithromycin should not be used in pregnant women except in situations where no alternative therapy is appropriate.Clarithromycin can cause potential hazard to the fetus hence should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.For lactating mothers it is not known whether clarithromycin is excreted in human milk.

Q: What ATC class does CLARITHROMYCIN belong to?

CLARITHROMYCIN: ATC J01FA09. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

Question 1

What is CLARITHROMYCIN used for?

Accepted Answer

Clarithromycin should not be taken by people who are allergic to other macrolides or inactive ingredients in the tablets, including microcrystalline cellulose,sodium croscarmellose, magnesium stearate, andpovidoneClarithromycin should not be used by people with a history ofcholestatic jaundiceand/or liver dysfunction associated with prior clarithromycin use.Clarithromycin should not be used in the setting ofhypokalaemia(low blood potassium)Use of clarithromycin with the following medications:cis

Question 2

How does CLARITHROMYCIN work?

Accepted Answer

USDailyMed:Clarithromycin
AU:B3
J01FA09(WHO)
AU:S4(Prescription only)CA:℞-onlyUS:℞-onlyEU:Rx-onlyIn general: ℞ (Prescription only)
(3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11S,12R,13S,14R)-6-{[(2S,3R,4S,6R) -4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy} -14-ethyl-12,13-dihydroxy-4-{[(2R,4R,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy -4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy}-7 -methoxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl -1-oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione
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Question 3

What pharmaceutical form is CLARITHROMYCIN available in?

Accepted Answer

CLARITHROMYCIN: TABLET, FILM COATED 500 mg/1 (ORAL)

Question 4

What are the side effects of CLARITHROMYCIN?

Accepted Answer

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal:diarrhea(3%),nausea(3%), abdominal pain (3%), andvomiting(6%). It also can cause headaches,insomnia, and abnormalliver function tests.  Allergic reactions include rashes andanaphylaxis.  Less common side effects (<1%) include extreme irritability, hallucinations (auditory and visual), dizziness/motion sickness, and alteration in senses of smell and taste, including a metallic taste.  Dry mouth, panic attacks, and nightmares have also been reporte

Question 5

Does CLARITHROMYCIN interact with other medications?

Accepted Answer

Clarithromycin inhibits a liver enzyme,CYP3A4, involved in the metabolism of many other commonly prescribed drugs. Taking clarithromycin with other medications that are metabolized by CYP3A4 may lead to unexpected increases or decreases indruglevels.
A few of the common interactions are listed below.

Question 6

Can CLARITHROMYCIN be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Clarithromycin should not be used in pregnant women except in situations where no alternative therapy is appropriate.Clarithromycin can cause potential hazard to the fetus hence should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.For lactating mothers it is not known whether clarithromycin is excreted in human milk.

Question 7

What ATC class does CLARITHROMYCIN belong to?

Accepted Answer

CLARITHROMYCIN: ATC J01FA09. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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