Biaxin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. It fights bacteria in your body. Biaxin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. It is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori....
Generic Name: clarithromycin Dosage Form: Tablets USP, Extended-Release Tablets and Granules To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Biaxin and other antibacterial drugs, Biaxin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly...
Professional Monograph (FDA)
Biaxin information from Drugs.com. Biaxin, an antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin, is used to treat certain bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, including ...
Consumer Information (Physicians' Desk Reference)
Generic Name: Clarithromycin (kla-RITH-roe-MYE-sin) Brand Name: Biaxin Biaxin is used for: Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Biaxin is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of or killing sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins needed by the...
Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
Clarithromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Clarithromycin fights bacteria in your body. Clarithromycin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. Clarithromycin is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach...
Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
Generic name: Clarithromycin Brand names: Biaxin XL, Biaxin Why is Biaxin XL prescribed? Biaxin, an antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin, is used to treat certain bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, including: Strep throat Pneumonia Sinusitis (inflamed sinuses) Tonsillitis (inflamed...
Consumer Information (Physicians' Desk Reference)
Comprehensive and accurate Biaxin side effects information for consumers and healthcare professionals.
Side Effects (Drugs.com)
386 medications are known to interact with Biaxin. Includes Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol), Ambien (zolpidem), amoxicillin.
Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)
Generic Name: Clarithromycin (kla-RITH-roe-MYE-sin) Brand Name: Biaxin XL Biaxin XL Extended-Release Tablets are used for: Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Biaxin XL Extended-Release Tablets are a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth or killing bacteria sensitive to macrolide...
Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
See also:
Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention
Bronchitis
Dental Abscess
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Legionella Pneumonia
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Prophylaxis
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Nongonococcal Urethritis
Otitis Media
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Sinusitis
Skin Infection
Strep Throat
Toxoplasmosis
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
