Get Informed: Biaxin
Active Ingredient(s)
Clarithromycin
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections. It works by interfering with the protein synthesis cycle of the bacteria.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 5:45 PM
- Last Data Update:
- No data
Other Names
- Biaxin
- Clarithromycin
- Clarac
- Biaxin XL
- Claritab
- Klaricid
- Clarosip
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 31 Oct 1991
- Est US Patients*
- 129,300
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Biaxin or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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How does it work in REAL PATIENTS?
iGuard is currently tracking only 862 patients on this product.
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Global Patient Feedback for Biaxin (Clarithromycin) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Twenty-four hours after starting generic Biaxin for pneumonia I began experiencing lower abdominal cramping which became frighteningly severe. The cramping seemed like gas pains, but far more painful. After rereading side effects, I stopped the medication and requested another antibiotic. The severe cramping lessened, but it took a week for the pain to completely go away. I have taken Biaxin before with no side effects, although I don't think it was generic. Has anyone experienced such a side effect before?
60 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-04-10 12:16:23
Question/Comment:
What are the specific interactions between Biaxin and Zocor? I have discontinued Zocor while recieving therapy with Biaxin, but am not clear on just what the interactions are.
45 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-01-03 20:15:05
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Biaxin and some other similar antibiotics can block an enzyme called CYP450 3A4. Blocking this enzyme can increase your Zocor levels quite significantly, increasing your risk of developing serious side effects.
Posted: 2008-01-03 20:39:44
Answer/Reply:
What are the side affects from taking Clarithromycin 1000 mg and Zocor 40 mg?? I am also taking Rifampin 600 mg for MAI...
71 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-06 00:46:47
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