Biaxin (generic)
Generic Name: E: CLARITHROMYCIN (kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin)
Common Uses of Biaxin This medicine is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Possible Biaxin Side Effects Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bad taste in mouth, indigestion, stomach pain or discomfort, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience emotional or mood changes, confusion, hallucinations, depression, nightmares, or trouble sleeping. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
General Cautions If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor. If moderate to severe diarrhea occurs during or after treatment with this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not treat it with non-prescription (over-the-counter) medicines. Do not take seldane (terfenadine), hismanal (astemizole), or cisapride while you are taking this medicine without first discussing it with your doctor. Use of this medicine during pregnancy may result in fetal harm. This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy except when no other antibiotics can be used. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this drug is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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