Combine Biaxin and Biaxin Xl

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Biaxin

and Biaxin Xl

Combine Biaxin with Biaxin Xl. To make a decision about taking Biaxin and Biaxin Xl, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Biaxin and Biaxin Xl have 31 combined Side Effects total
17 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Biaxin

Biaxin is also known by the generic name Clarithromycin

USES:
Clarithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication can also be used in combination with anti-ulcer medications to treat certain types of stomach ulcers. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Uses of Biaxin Xl

Biaxin Xl is also known by the generic name Clarithromycin

USES:
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial respiratory tract infections. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Biaxin and Biaxin Xl Combined Have 17 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Ventricle Rhythm Problem - Ventricular Arrhythmias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action - Neuromuscular Blockade is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl and Biaxin combined

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Biaxin and Biaxin Xl Combined have 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Biaxin and Biaxin Xl combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Biaxin and Biaxin Xl combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Biaxin and Biaxin Xl combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Biaxin and Biaxin Xl combined

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Biaxin and Biaxin Xl combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Biaxin and Biaxin Xl combined

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Biaxin and Biaxin Xl Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.

Biaxin has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Biaxin.

Biaxin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Biaxin.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Biaxin.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Biaxin.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Biaxin.

Ventricular Tachycardia - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat is a contraindication of Biaxin.

Contraindication Warnings

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Biaxin.

Porphyria is a contraindication of Biaxin.

Biaxin Xl has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Biaxin Xl.

Biaxin Xl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Biaxin Xl.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Biaxin Xl.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Biaxin Xl.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Biaxin Xl.

Ventricular Tachycardia - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat is a contraindication of Biaxin Xl.

Contraindication Warnings

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Biaxin Xl.

Porphyria is a contraindication of Biaxin Xl.

Biaxin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Biaxin Xl - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.