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Claritek has the main ingredient Clarithromycin USP 250mg, which is an active ingredient that has antibacterial effects and can kill bacteria. The drug is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin-soft tissue infections, leprosy, acute otitis media, gastrointestinal ulcers.
1. What does Claritek do?
Claritek has the main ingredient is Clarithromycin USP 250mg, this is an active ingredient that has antibacterial effects and can kill bacteria, especially Mycobacterial strains.
Claritek is used in the treatment of many different diseases including respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia; skin and software infections; leprosy ; acute otitis media in children; gastrointestinal ulcers.
In addition, the drug is also used in the treatment of disseminated or localized infections caused by Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium avium; prevent migration of the Mycobacterium avium complex that causes lung disease in patients with HIV...
2. How to use – Dosage of Claritek
Claritek can be taken before or after a meal, this is an oral suspension, so the consistency of the solution is not high, before drinking it should be shaken. Drink for at least 7 days to ensure no resistance.
Dosage:
Adults with tonsillitis : Use dose 10ml/time, 2 times/day, at least for 10 days Adults with acute bronchitis caused by S. peumonia and M.catarrhalis: Use 10ml/time, 2 times/day, for 1-2 weeks; and acute bronchitis caused by H. influenzae, use 20ml/time, 2 times/day, for 1-2 weeks. Adults with pneumonia caused by S. peumonia and M. peumonia: Use a dose of 10ml/time, 2 times/day, for 1-2 weeks. Adults with dermatitis : Use 10ml/time, 2 times/day for at least 1-2 weeks. Children from 1 to 2 years old: Use dose 2.5ml/time, 2 times/day Children from 3 to 6 years old: Use dose 5ml/time, 2 times/day , 2 times/day Children from 10 to 12 years old: Use dose 10ml/time, 2 times/day Children with AIDS 8-11 kg: Use dose 2.5-5ml/time, 2 times/day Children with AIDS 12-19 kg: Use dose 5-10ml/time, 2 times/day Children with AIDS 20-29 kg: Use dose 7.5-15ml/time, 2 times/day Children with AIDS 30-40 kg: Use dose 10-20ml /time, 2 times/day
3. Contraindication to the drug Claritek
Claritek drug is not used for people with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug, who are hypersensitive to Macrolide antibiotics. It also must not be taken with certain other medicines including cisapride, pimozide, astemizole or terfenadine.
4. Precautions for Claritek
Use with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Use with caution with macrolide antibiotics, as cross-reactivity may occur. The drug has a risk of causing pseudomembranous colitis, which can be life-threatening. Do not use during pregnancy and lactation, unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Dosage, time of taking the drug must be adhered to, it is necessary to consult a doctor before stopping the drug. When the drug changes color, deforms, or bleeds, the drug should not be used anymore. The medicine should be kept out of the reach of children.
5. Claritek drug side effects
Some side effects that may be encountered during the use of Claritek drugs include:
Hangover, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea Headache, fatigue, dizziness, sleep disturbance Taste disturbances, glossitis, stomatitis Mild liver enzyme elevation, rash Immune system impairment Disturbances in liver, kidney, blood parameters Deaf, tinnitus Pancreatitis causes hypoglycemia
6. Claritek drug interactions
Some possible interactions when using Claritek with other drugs include:
Warfarin, phenytoin, lovastatin, digoxin: Increases plasma concentrations of these substances Cisapride, pimozide, astemizole or terfenadine: Causes arrhythmias heart. Quinidine or disopyramide: May cause torsades de pointes, so plasma concentrations should be monitored Lovastatine or simvastatine: Causes skeletal muscle degeneration. Zidovudine in HIV-infected adult patients: Decreases steady-state concentrations of zidovudine. Ritonavir 200mg: Inhibits the metabolism of Claritek, do not use when the daily concentration of Clarithromycin is greater than 1g.
7. Overdose, missed dose of Claritek
Overdose: An overdose of Claritek can cause reactions including abdominal pain, hangover, and diarrhea. When taking an overdose and having side effects, it is necessary to notify the doctor for timely treatment.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose directly and take the dose at the correct time and strength, do not double the dose.
The above is important information about Claritek drugs, before using, users need to carefully read the instructions for use and use the drug exactly as prescribed by a doctor, professional pharmacist to achieve the best treatment results.
