• Therapy should be continued at least for 2 days after symptoms have subsided. In situations where the concomitant use of clarithromycin with statins cannot be avoided, it is recommended to prescribe the lowest registered dose of the statin.Use of a statin that is not dependent on CYP3A metabolism (e.g.fluvastatin) can be considered. The physician should not prescribe clarithromycin to pregnant women without carefully weighing the benefits against risk, particularly during the first three months of pregnancy (see section 4.6).Caution is advised in patients with severe renal insufficiency (see section 4.2).Clarithromycin is principally excreted by the liver. The bioavailability of the suspension is identical to or slightly higher than the bioavailability of the tablets. Examples of affected drugs include If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 months old.Take clarithromycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Throw away any liquid that has not been used within 14 days.If your infection is treated with a combination of drugs, use all medications as directed by your doctor. For patients with moderate renal function (creatinine clearance 30 to 60 mL/min), the dose of clarithromycin should be decreased by 50%.
To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day.The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. • Patients concomitantly taking other medicinal products associated with QT prolongation (see section 4.5). Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Take your next dose at the regular time. Caution should be exercised when prescribing clarithromycin with statins. Drug of choice: Amphotericin B1,2 1.5 mg/kg/d IV in 2 doses x 3d, 1.5 mg/kg/d IV in 2 doses x 3d, then 1 mg/kg/d x 6d plus then 1 mg/kg/d x 6d plus 1.5 mg/d intrathecally x 2d, then 1.5 mg/d intrathecally x 2d, then 1 mg/d every other day x 8d 1 mg/d every other day x 8d Acanthamoeba Take your next dose at the regular time.
Consult your Are you planning to see a doctor about switching your medication?Are you planning to see a doctor about switching your medication?Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. If superinfection occurs, appropriate therapy should be instituted.Attention should also be paid to the possibility of cross resistance between clarithromycin and other macrolide drugs, as well as lincomycin and clindamycin.Patients who are hypersensitive to lincomycin or clindamycin may also be hypersensitive to clarithromycin. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.Elevated cisapride levels have been reported in patients receiving clarithromycin and cisapride concomitantly. Dental Abscess. The bottle should be shaken vigorously before each application.After reconstitution with water the medicinal product results in a white to beige suspension.If the dose is to be given using the oral dosing syringe, the syringe adaptor should be inserted into the bottle neck.Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.Frimley Business Park, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7SRPark View, Riverside Way, Watchmoor Park, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3YL, UKTo bookmark a medicine you must sign up and log in.To view the changes to a medicine you must sign up and log in. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Clarithromycin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the active substance, other macrolide antibiotic drugs or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.Concomitant administration of clarithromycin and any of the following drugs is contraindicated: astemizole, cisapride, pimozide and terfenadine, as this may result in QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation and Torsade de Concomitant administration with ticagrelor or ranolazine is contraindicated. This may result in QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation and torsades de pointes. Consult your Are you taking Clarithromycin Suspension, Reconstituted?Are you considering switching to Clarithromycin Suspension, Reconstituted?Are you planning to see a doctor about switching your medication?How long have you been taking Clarithromycin Suspension, Reconstituted?Are you planning to see a doctor about switching your medication?Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc.
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