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Comparing Biaxin

Biaxin

clarithromycin

Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Pneumonia, Toxoplasmosis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Strep Throat, Skin or Soft... more

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Bronchitis
Sinusitis
Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Otitis Media
Pneumonia
Dental Abscess
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis
Toxoplasmosis
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Skin and Structure Infection
Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention (Bacterial Endocarditis Prophylaxis)
Pertussis Prophylaxis
Nongonococcal Urethritis
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Prophylaxis
Legionella Pneumonia
Pertussis
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Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.4
76 Reviews

For Sinusitis I was on this for the first time last fall when I had H. Pylori. It knocked it out but threw me into my first vaginal yeast infection. The metallic taste in the mouth is horrible and my husband could even taste it when he kissed me. Currently I am on it for sinusitis which I have seasonal.

7
Joretta

For Sinusitis I have had MANY sinus infections over the years, and Biaxin is the only thing that really gets rid of them. Yes, you have a horrible (metallic) taste in your mouth, are a bit loopy, and tummy isn't the best, but those side effects are nothing compared to serious sinus pain. I'd rather be thirsty than feel like my head is in a vice all day!

8
Anonymous5

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: dysgeusia.

See the full Biaxin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 14 tablet
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $8.72
Cost* $122.14
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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other clarithromycin brands include: Biaxin XL

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

7 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 825 drugs are known to interact with Biaxin:

  • 233 major drug interactions (1012 brand and generic names)
  • 519 moderate drug interactions (2341 brand and generic names)
  • 73 minor drug interactions (257 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 31, 1991

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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