Clarithromycin News

Report muscle problems while on statin drugs

Q. An ENT doctor prescribed an antibiotic called Biaxin XL. After the fifth dose, I developed severe muscle problems in my shoulders and upper arms as well as my back and calves of my legs. Later, when I returned to the pharmacy,...

Ind Swift gets EDQM certification for Clarithromycin

Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd today said it has received the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines' certification for its bulk drug Clarithromycin.

The certification is also known as Certificate of Suitability (CEP),...

Effect of N-acetyl cysteine on Helicobacter pylori

BACKGROUND: Use of mucolytic agents that result in reduced mucous viscosity of the gastric mucous has been suggested to have an additive effect in curing Helicobacter pylori infection.

FDA Safety Changes: Biaxin and Flomax

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in October 2005 safety labeling revisions to advise that use of clarithromycin is contraindicated in patients receiving treatment with cisapride, pimozide, astemizole,...

Clarithromycin reduces recurrent cardiovascular events in patients without periodontitis

Periodontitis, an infection of the gingiva and tooth-supporting tissues, may influence the effectiveness of antibiotics used for the prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events.