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Clarimin 500 MG Injection

Manufactured byUnited Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsClarithromycin
Description
Clarimin 500 MG Injection is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, skin and nose. It stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Common side effects of Clarimin 500 MG Injection are diarrhoea, muscle pain, headache, weakness, skin rash, and pain at the injection site. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine. Use it cautiously in individuals with liver problems. Clarimin 500 MG Injection is injected into a vein. Your doctor will determine how many doses you need each day and how often the injections should be given. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Clarimin 500 MG Injection

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Clarimin 500 MG Injection

  • Injection site pain
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Muscle pain
  • Fever or chills
  • Loss of appetite

Uses of Clarimin 500 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after receiving clarithromycin injection.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action for clarithromycin injection is not clinically determined.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Clarimin 500 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Clarimin 500 MG Injection is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Clarimin 500 MG Injection is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid using Clarimin 500 MG Injection if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Liver damage

Do not use Clarimin 500 MG Injection in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function associated with prior use of this medicine.

Statins

The combined use of Clarimin 500 MG Injection and statins (cholesterol medicines) such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc., can cause serious side effects on muscles such as pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Clarimin 500 MG Injection is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Clarimin 500 MG Injection is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

The entire course of treatment with Clarimin 500 MG Injection should be completed, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance.

Diarrhoea

Clarimin 500 MG Injection can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since Clarimin 500 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment if an overdose is suspected with Clarimin 500 MG Injection.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Clonazepam

Amiodarone

Pimozide

Atorvastatin

Carbamazepine

Disease interactions

QT Prolongation

Clarimin 500 MG Injection may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) in some patients who are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Clarimin 500 MG Injection can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Clarimin 500 MG Injection with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Use Clarimin 500 MG Injection with extreme caution in patients with myasthenia gravis since it may get worsen.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Clarimin 500 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Clarimin 500 MG Injection works by stopping the bacterial protein synthesis that is essential for its growth. Thus it kills or stops the growth of bacteria.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Macrolides, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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