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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 Have 17 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action - Neuromuscular Blockade is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Ventricle Rhythm Problem - Ventricular Arrhythmias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
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Biaxin Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Biaxin Xl
 
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Biaxin Xl Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Biaxin
 
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Biaxin and Biaxin Xl Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
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Biaxin Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Biaxin Xl
 
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Biaxin Xl Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Biaxin Xl
 
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Biaxin and Biaxin Xl Treat 33 Conditions in Common
 
Severe Episode of Chronic Bronchitis due to Streptococcus Pneumoniae - Acute Exacerbation of Obstructive Chronic Bronchitis by Streptococcus Pneumoniae is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Acute Maxillary Sinus S. Pneumoniae Bacteria Infection - Acute Maxillary Streptococcus Pneumoniae Sinusitis is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Severe Episode of Chronic Bronchitis due to H. Flu - Acute Exacerbation of Obstructive Chronic Bronchitis due to H. Flu is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Pneumonia caused by the Bacteria Chlamydia - Chlamydial Pneumonia is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Pneumonia caused by Bacteria - Bacterial Pneumonia is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma Pneumoniae - Mycoplasmal Pneumonia is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus Influenzae - Haemophilus Influenzae Pneumonia is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Severe Episode of Chronic Bronchitis by M. Catarrhalis - Acute Exacerbation of Obstructive Chronic Bronchitis by M. Catarrhalis is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis - Chronic Bronchitis with Bacterial Exacerbation is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Pneumonia caused by Pneumococcus Bacteria - Pneumococcal Pneumonia is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Acute Maxillary Sinus M. Catarrhalis Bacteria Infection - Acute Maxillary Moraxella Catarrhalis Sinusitis is treated by both Biaxin and Biaxin Xl.
Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection - Acute Maxillary Haemophilus Influenzae Sinusitis is treated by both 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 seriouosness 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.

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