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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Biaxin Xl

Biaxin Xl has 31 Side Effects total
17 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
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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 Xl has 17 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Heart Ventricle Rhythm Problem - Ventricular Arrhythmias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action - Neuromuscular Blockade is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Biaxin Xl
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Biaxin Xl has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

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 Xl has 10 related brands and strengths:
 
Biaxin 250 Mg Tab

Biaxin 250 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Biaxin 500 Mg Tab

Biaxin Xl 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Biaxin Xl Pak 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Clarithromycin 125 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Clarithromycin 250 Mg Tab

Clarithromycin 250 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Clarithromycin 500 Mg Tab

Clarithromycin Er 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

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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