Generic for Biaxin for Bacterial infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Clarithromycin

Category - Anti-biotics medication

Indications

Bacterial infections.
Generic Biaxin is indicated for the treatment of many different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusits, tonsillitis, skin infections, and stomach ulcers caused by bacteria. Clarithromycin (Generic Biaxin) belongs to a cloass of drugs called macrolide antibiotics and fights bacteria in your body.

Generic for Biaxin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Biaxin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Biaxin should not be taken by patients who have the following ailment conditions.

Liver disease
Kidney disease.

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Biaxin.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antihistamines
Seizure medications
Asthma medicationsd
Anticoagulants
Heart medications
Other antibiotics.

Generic for Biaxin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericBiaxin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Biaxin for bacterial infections may be given with or without food.

For Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to:

S. pneumoniae the dosage of Generic Biaxin is 250 mg for 7 to 14 Days.
M. catarrhalis the dosage of Generic Biaxin is 250 mg for 7 to 14 Days.
H. influenzae the dosage of Generic Biaxin is 500 mg for 7 to 14 Days.

Generic for Biaxin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Biaxin side Effects include difficulty breathing
Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
Severe or watery diarrhea, skin rash, itching, swelling of tongue or throat, vomiting
And yellow color of eyes, skin, or urine.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Biaxin.

Generic for Biaxin and Pregnancy

It is not known whether Generic Biaxin will harm an unborn baby. Therefore, do not take Generic Biaxin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Generic for Biaxin and Breastfeeding

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Biaxin passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication during breast-feeding a baby, without first talking to your doctor.

Generic for Biaxin and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Biaxin in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Biaxin and Geriatric

Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selectionof Generic Biaxin and it may be useful to monitor renal function.

Note

The above information about Generic Biaxin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.