clarithromycin
Pneumonia prescription pill
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic in the macrolide class, used to treat respiratory infections, skin infections, and stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria.
It works by stopping bacterial growth.
Common brand names include Biaxin.
Like other macrolides, it can interact with many medications: The doctor switched antibiotics because clarithromycin doesn't mix well with his heart medication.
Inhibits microbial reproduction
- ribosomeProtein synthesis site
- CYP3A4Hepatic drug-processing enzyme
- half-lifePeriod for fifty-percent reduction
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
Inflamed nasal cavities
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- tonsillitisInflamed throat tissue
mycoplasma · pertussis · streptococcus · staphylococcus · respiratory · otitis · MAC · mycobacterium
Measured medicine amount
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- 500mgMedication quantity measure
- 250mgSpecific medication quantity
extended-release · prescription · regimen · adherence · course · contraindications · side-effects · nausea
bacteriostatic
Inhibits microbial reproduction
sinusitis
Inflamed nasal cavities
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
tonsillitis · mycoplasma · pertussis · streptococcus · staphylococcus · respiratory · otitis · MAC · mycobacterium
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- 500mgMedication quantity measure
250mg · extended-release · prescription · regimen · adherence · course · contraindications · side-effects · nausea · diarrhea
clarithromycinantiviral
Agent blocking viral spread
acyclovir · remdesivir · antifungal · fluconazole · antiparasitic