Clarithromycin is used in bacterial infections by bacteria susceptible to clarithromycin, including streptococci. These include bacterial inflammations of the respiratory tract and the ear, nose and throat, such as:
- Bronchial infections such as acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis
- pneumonia
- sinusitis and runny nose
- Oral and pharyngeal infections.
- Tonsillitis.
Clarithromycin is also used in some skin infections and soft tissue infections. These include
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- Pus (Impetigo)
- erysipelas
- Hair follicles (folliculitis) or follicles (boils)
- Pus (abscesses)
- wound infections.
In addition, clarithromycin is used when a more suitable antibiotic can no longer be used due to an incompatibility of the drug or the drug class. The same applies if the infection-causing bacteria have become resistant to these active substances. This may be the case with tonsillitis caused by streptococci, but also with moderate skin infections that no longer respond to penicillins. In addition, clarithromycin is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, a common gastrointestinal bacterium. Here, the drug is administered together with omeprazole and amoxicillin or metronidazole.
Clarithromycin is used preventively in patients suffering from AIDS or other immunodeficiency diseases because of its good activity against mycobacteria (a combination of bacteria and fungi).
Clarithromycin is predominantly used in tablet form, but can also be given parenterally, ie as an injection or infusion, directly into the bloodstream.
What is the purpose of this ingredient?
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- treat bacterial infections
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This is how Clarithromycin works
Below you will learn more about the fields of application and the mode of action of clarithromycin.
Please also read the information on the drug classes macrolide antibiotics, antibiotics, to which the active ingredient clarithromycin belongs.
Areas of application of the active substance clarithromycin
Clarithromycin is used in bacterial infections by bacteria susceptible to clarithromycin, including streptococci. These include bacterial inflammations of the respiratory tract and the ear, nose and throat, such as:
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- Bronchial infections such as acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis
- pneumonia
- sinusitis and runny nose
- Oral and pharyngeal infections.
- Tonsillitis.
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Clarithromycin is also used in some skin infections and soft tissue infections. These include
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- Pus (Impetigo)
- erysipelas
- Hair follicles (folliculitis) or follicles (boils)
- Pus (abscesses)
- wound infections.
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In addition, clarithromycin is used when a more suitable antibiotic can no longer be used due to an incompatibility of the drug or the drug class. The same applies if the infection-causing bacteria have become resistant to these active substances. This may be the case with tonsillitis caused by streptococci, but also with moderate skin infections that no longer respond to penicillins. In addition, clarithromycin is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, a common gastrointestinal bacterium. Here, the drug is administered together with omeprazole and amoxicillin or metronidazole.
Clarithromycin is used preventively in patients suffering from AIDS or other immunodeficiency diseases because of its good activity against mycobacteria (a combination of bacteria and fungi).
Clarithromycin is predominantly used in tablet form, but can also be given parenterally, ie as an injection or infusion, directly into the bloodstream.
For the following uses of Clarithromycin , in-depth information is available:
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- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- pneumonia
- skin infections
- Streptococcal infections
- tonsillitis
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Cold, sinusitis
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- chronic bronchitis
- otitis media
- inflammation
- Inflammation of the oropharynx
- acute bronchitis
- Wound care and wound care
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Mode of action of clarithromycin
Clarithromycin belongs to the group of macrolide antibiotics. The active ingredient can both inhibit bacteria in their multiplication (bacteriostatic effect) and kill (bactericidal effect). This antibacterial effect of clarithromycin is based on an inhibition of protein production of the pathogens. It is highly effective against a variety of pathogens, both aerobic (air-breathing) and anaerobic (not air-breathing) strains of various groups (gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria).
Clarithromycin is less decomposed by gastric acidity than the older erythromycin. So Clarithromycin can achieve a higher effect at the same dose, although it only half as much bactericidal effect.
Potential Clarithromycin side effects may include:
Clarithromycin used to treat the following diseases:
I have already felt severe side effects after a short time. Muscle weakness, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, tingling, restlessness, anxiety and insomnia. If I did not have to take the antibiotic, I would have discontinued it after just 2 days. I hope the effect is optimal, that it is well worth the effort.
Side effects: Fear emotions; Unrest; Insomnia; Palpitations; Dizziness
Bitter taste in the mouth
Side effects: Bitter taste in the mouth
Clarithromycin for Pharyngitis
I have only been taking them for two days and every time I break a strong bitter taste. Disgusting!
Side effects: Bitter taste in the mouth
Clarithromycin for Tonsillitis
On the third day after taking I got a tingling sensation in the fingertips and the soles of the feet, sometimes with really severe pain, since my doctor is no longer there, I phoned the pharmacy and should stop the drug once, hold a consultation with the doctor tomorrow!
Side effects: Sensation disorders
Clarithromycin for Bronchitis (acute)
After taking it for the second time, 2-3 hours after taking it, I got more pain in the thigh muscles and pain in the knee joints, similar to earlier growth pains. So I had to take painkillers to sleep. Added to this was insomnia and a kind of Aufdreheitheit ……. In addition, I had a changed hearing. That is, dishes clattering was ringing loud, etc. …. After consultation with the doctor, I discontinued the drug after 5 days.
Side effects: Sensation disorders; Insomnia
The antibiotic is not recommended, because you get pretty violent stomach cramps, diarrhea, etc. It took 3 days and never again
Side effects: Fever; Heartburn; Stomach cramps; Diarrhea
Clarithromycin for Helicobacter pylori gastritis
The first time I took the two pills (1xAmoxicillin 1000mg + 1xClarithromycin) only once at lunchtime. After about 5 hours I felt weak, I had a fever to 38.4 (after 6-7 hours it was better) and my lymph nodes have gradually become thick. Especially behind the ears they were so swollen that it hurt. In addition, my eyes hurt inside, and that took about 1 week. Unfortunately, it took months until my lymph nodes were okay again. I went to the hospital, did a lot of tests, the doctors said it was not an allergic reaction, because I had no Hautroetungen or something. Should continue with the therapy even the next day. I did not do that. I tried again after two months … unfortunately. The result was bad. There were exactly the same side effects as the first time. Now after a one-year break, I’ll try a different combination. Hope it works…
Side effects: Fever
Clarithromycin for Bronchitis (acute)
I got bronchitis in March and got prescribed this medicine by the doctor. Gradually, I have completely lost my sense of smell, my skin has become dust-dry and my sense of taste is gone, I just taste more of a metallic taste all the time. My noses and oral mucous membranes have completely dried up! Today was at my family doctor (10.4) and have told him that, but he hardly wanted to hear anything of all this. Just got a referral to the ENT doctor and x-ray. I am fully aware that this drug is the cause of these complaints – clarithromycin 500mg fim tablets! My question now is if anyone knows how to get rid of these side effects of this drugI would absolutely NOT recommend this medication because these side effects are unreasonable and I do not know how long they will last! If somebody knows or knows something, then please ask for help, because the poor people only want to make their money with it anyway!
Side effects: Smell and taste; Metal taste
Clarithromycin for Whooping cough
Already after the first intake I noticed a very unpleasant bitter taste in the mouth. Two days later, I lose my sense of taste and smell. After consultation with an internist, I stopped taking it. By that time, I had already taken 12 tablets. This is now 1 1/2 weeks ago and I still taste and smell nothing. The wife of the doctor who treated her made the same experience with clarithromycin. The loss of the sense of smell has lasted for 3 years.
Side effects: Smell and taste
Clarithromycin for Pharyngitis
Clarithromycin only three days (2x a day) taken. Within a short amount of time, I got a lot of abdominal pain, a change in my sense of smell, anxiety and dizziness. I advise everyone from this drug! I’ve never had such symptoms before, so I assume it’s related to taking this drug. In addition, the symptoms slowly resolved after about four days.
Side effects: Sense of smell disorders; Anxiety states; Stomach pain; Dizziness
Clarithromycin for Otitis
Carnival I had a severe flu with bronchitis, Neben- and Stirnhöhlenvereiterung and middle ear infection. My ENT doctor told me about clarithromycin. I took it for 3 weeks. After a few days, some things no longer tasted to me. A little later some things smelled different. Disgusting a taste and smell I had never noticed. Unfortunately, it is not gone until today. I can hardly eat fruit. I can not drink any more mineral water, apple juice spritzer, wine or champagne. The shampoo I always take smells disgusting to me. How long does such a side effect last?
Side effects: Sense of smell disorders; Taste alteration
Clarithromycin for Difficulties swallowing; Cold
After my wife initially suffered from a flu-like effect on head and neck pain and a strong cough, the symptoms came to my notice a week later; only that my swallowing and speaking difficulties were even more pronounced. Two tablets Clarithromycin HEXAL (one in the morning the second evening) relieved the symptoms on the first day. The drug was taken by both of us for five days. After that we had to realize that the sense of smell and taste had completely disappeared and so far has not returned. If odor and taste return, I would love to tell you. The instruction leaflet did point out possible changes in the sense of taste and smell; If you had warned against odor and loss of taste there, we would never have taken the medicine. (Data about my wife: born: 1937, 172 cm / 70 kg.)
Side effects: Sense of smell disorders; Taste alteration
Clarithromycin for Bronchitis (acute)
Amoxicillin 1000 mg fever subsided, coughing less, but the body including legs (to knee) full of red itchy pustules!
Side effects: Itching rash
Clarithromycin for Lung infection
I was prescribed because of known penicillin allergy extra antibiotic without penicillin. Had from the beginning an unpleasant taste in the mouth until about 4-5 hours after taking persisted. This did not bother me, however, because it otherwise very well and quickly worked After a week, unfortunately, I have also developed an allergy to ckarithromycin, having a very itchy rash all over my body.
Side effects: Itching rash
Have for 2 weeks cough and runny nose with yellow secretions. When headache and fever occurred, I went to the doctor and got clarithromycin. Positive It works and I have no intestinal trouble, as usual with antibiotic. Dizziness and nausea on the first night, which according to the doctor may also be due to the disease. Should continue to take the drug. On 3 days itching and burning pustules on the hands, soles and face, especially in the nostrils. These pustules in the nose have risen immediately and are extremely wet. Conclusion Will probably have to go to the doctor again.
Side effects: Itching rash; Dizziness; Nausea
Clarithromycin for Bronchitis (acute)
Now take clarithromycin daily twice daily for 6 days. Already after two days I am back to the doctor full of fear I had an infarction. Thoracic tightness, flabby, malaise, anxiety, cold sweat. ECG was perfect. The symptoms of bronchitis only diminish slightly on the sixth day. But now I’m feeling sick again and the fear comes, it says in the leaflet only 2% complain, for example. about malaise? Now there is also loss of appetite and the stomach feels like I have eaten too much.
Side effects: Cold sweat; Malaise; Breast pain; Anorexia; Anxiety states
Clarithromycin for Flu; Sinusitis
For 10 days in the morning and in the evening 10ml clarithromycon juice, from the amoxicillin effervescent tablets after the third tablets on the second day of use my daughter complained of severe itching, headache, diarrhea, blurred vision and dry mouth. She had red pustules, hives, on her stomach. After taking Tavegil everything had gone back.
Side effects: Mouth dryness; Allergic skin reaction; Blurred vision; Headache; Diarrhea
Clarithromycin for Sinusitis
One hour after taking the first tablet, trembling and nervousness. I read other reports and stopped treatment immediately.
Side effects: Nervousness; Tremble
Clarithromycin for Cold; Sinusitis
I’ll be back from the last post. on saturday morning the last tablet and in the evening panic high 10. today is tuesday and would like to expand my report. on saturday the last of 3 tablets taken. you have read the night. yesterday then now abdominal pain with severe kidney pain-could hardly walk. when brushing a disgust has crept in, so I almost broke. Today morning again a yellow tongue-yesterday. a real hammer product. the effect is great at the first moment: congestion clogging dissolves immediately and everything runs super well. with the calm come the side effects: heart racing, heart palpitations (it almost jumps out), kidney pain, stomach problems, brushing teeth disgust to vomit, discolored tongue in yellow, stomach and abdominal pain, hypocrisy and fainting rush. one is afraid to leave unfinished things behind. Not to have arranged properly – that makes panic. Everybody has to go: but unplanned ?????? this fainting spell called me to order. I have achieved everything in life: to be a child, to be a housewife contrary to his imagination-work was my life, the nature experienced (already the 4th year in a row wild ducks on our property) to spend liberty money. I do not want any more.nn i would just love to see my daughter grow up with nicotine never! I do not tolerate nicotine and therefore: I will not reach my 40 in two years. Nevertheless, this drug is not recommended. best regards annette
Side effects: Kidney pain; Tongue-covering; Panic attacks
Clarithromycin for Respiratory infections
Immediately after the first dose severe dizziness and up to 3 hours after taking the feeling of vomiting constantly. In addition, immediately after taking a bitter taste on the tongue (try to drown it with tea and sage ointments). After taking the 5 tablet so far I feel no improvement and still have bad sore throat and difficulty swallowing. In addition, I have abdominal cramps and pain in the kidney area and feel totally flabby.
Side effects: Kidney pain; Stomach cramps; Taste alteration