Klacid (Clarithromycin)
Brand Name: Klacid
Generic Name: Clarithromycin
Manufacturer/Agent: Abbott (usa)
Formulation: syp
Strength: 250mg/5ml 50ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 2,034.00
Retail Price: @ KES 2,712.00
Class: Antibacterials: Macrolides (Anti-infectives)
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Molecular Formulae: C38H69O13N = 748.0
Precautions: Hypersensitivity to macrolides.
Indications/Uses: Streptococcal pharyngitis. sinusitis. otitis media. chest infections. skin and soft-tissue infections. adjunct in eradication of h pylori. 250-500mg bd, with or without food.
Interactions: Substrate and inhibitor of cyp3a3/4. inducers eg rifampicin decrease effect while inhibitors eg ketoconazole increase effect of saquinavir
Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. abdominal discomfort. allergic reactions. dyspepsia. taste and smell disturbances.jaundice. kidney failure.