Specification | |
US Brand Name | Biaxin |
Strength | 250mg |
Generic Name | Clarithromycin |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
SYNCLAR
250mg
Synclar is an antibiotic
that treats bacterial infections caused by both gram positive and gram negative
microorganisms and other mycobacteria too. The conditions for which this
medicine is prescribed are tonsillitis, laryngitis, throat infections,
bronchitis, skin infections and pneumonia.
How
it works?
This antibiotic binds
with 50S subunit of bacterial ribosome thus inhibiting the translocation. This
antibiotic gets widely distributed in the body thus stopping the bacteria from
growing.
Important
information about Medicine
Clarithromycin is a
member of the macrolide antibiotics.
Dosage
information
Prescribed dosage in
adults varies from 250mg to 500mg twice a day for 7 to 10 days. The doctor
would decide on the dosage and length of the course considering factors such as
severity of infection, condition of the patient and infection type.
Strengths
available
Synclar is available in
two strengths 250mg and 500mg.
What
if you miss a dose?
Do not miss even a single
dose of this antibiotic. In case, you miss to take the medicine, take it as
soon as you remember. Try and maintain a time gap suggested by the doctor
between two dosages.
What
if you overdose?
Overdose of this
antibiotic might prove toxic. Always take the dosage prescribed by the doctor,
in case, you take multiple doses by mistake, visit your nearest medical center
or talk to your doctor for help and advice.
Things
to be taken care of
Synclar is a pregnancy
category C drug, thus should not be used unless instructed by the doctor. In
case, you are trying to become pregnant or lactating your child, inform your
doctor before taking Synclar. This medicine contains tartrazine dye and if you
are allergic to it, do not take this medicine. Patients with cardiac
abnormalities, renal impairment or hepatic dysfunction need to discuss affects
of this medicine before starting with the intake.
Side
Effects
Possible side effects
that could bother you when taking Synclar:
§ Nausea
§ Vomiting
§ Diarrhea
§ Abnormal taste
§ Epigastric pain
§ Dizziness
§ Headache
§ Pseudomembranous colitis
§ Elevated hepatic enzyme
Do not take any of these
symptoms lightly, inform your doctor and get immediate medical attention.
Interaction
with other drugs
Intake of drugs such as
Terfenadine, Concomitant, Carbamazepine and Theophylline might cause
interactions with Synclar. There are some drug with which the intake of Synclar
might lead to toxicity such as rhabdomyolysis, lovastatin, atorvastatin,
calcium channel blockers metabolized by CYP3A4 and colchicines. Complete
caution needs to be exercised by the patients taking any medicine as they need
to inform the doctor before starting with Synclar. Avoid taking this medicine
immediately after taking an antacid as this might also lead to interferences.
Do not consume alcohol till the course for Synclar completes and the infection
gets treated completely.