Biaxin
Cat-Scratch Disease, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough + 14 more
Treatment
21 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Biaxin
Treatment for
Cat-Scratch Disease
What is Biaxin
Clarithromycin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by preventing bacteria from producing proteins which are necessary for their growth and survival. Clarithromycin can either stop the bacteria from multiplying or kill them, depending on the concentration of the drug and the type of bacteria.
Biaxin
is the brand name
Biaxin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Biaxin
Clarithromycin
1991
187
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Clarithromycin, also known as Biaxin, is approved by the FDA for 21 uses which include Acute maxillary sinusitis and Bacterial Infections .
Acute maxillary sinusitis
Bacterial Infections
Otitis Media (OM)
Mycobacterial Infections
uncomplicated skin and subcutaneous tissue bacterial infections
prophylaxis of Mycobacterial infection
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB)
Duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori
Used to treat Duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori in combination with Amoxicillin
Tonsillitis streptococcal
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Bronchitis, Chronic
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
HIV
Otitis
Duodenal Ulcer
Used to treat Duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori in combination with Amoxicillin
Mycobacterium Infections
Sinusitis
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
Bacterial Infections
Tuberculosis
Tonsillitis
Effectiveness
How Biaxin Affects Patients
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic that is effective against many types of bacteria, including those that cause pneumonia, ear infections, and other types of infections. It works by either stopping the bacteria from growing or killing them. Clarithromycin is usually more effective than erythromycin at treating bacterial infections.
How Biaxin works in the body
Clarithromycin works by entering bacteria cells and binding to the ribosome, preventing the bacteria from making proteins. It also inhibits an enzyme in the liver, as well as an energy-dependent pump that helps remove drugs from the body. This combination of effects makes it difficult for bacteria to survive and reproduce.
When to interrupt dosage
The advised measure of Biaxin is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Mycobacterium Infections, Lyme Disease and Bacterial Infections. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery (e.g. Powder, for suspension or Capsule; Kit; Tablet) outlined in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Mycobacterium Infections
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Bacterial Infections
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Tuberculosis
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Bacterial Endocarditis
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Duodenal Ulcer
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
HIV
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Bronchitis, Chronic
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Bacterial Endocarditis
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Cat-Scratch Disease
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Sinusitis
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Whooping Cough
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Lyme Disease
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Tonsillitis
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Otitis
, 500.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 250.0 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Granule, for suspension, Granule, for suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral
Warnings
Biaxin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Liver Dysfunction
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Jaundice, Obstructive
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Biaxin.
Common Biaxin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
(R)-warfarin
Major
The metabolism of (R)-warfarin can be decreased when combined with Clarithromycin.
(S)-Warfarin
Major
The metabolism of (S)-Warfarin can be decreased when combined with Clarithromycin.
1,2-Benzodiazepine
Major
The metabolism of 1,2-Benzodiazepine can be decreased when combined with Clarithromycin.
3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid
Major
The metabolism of 3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid can be decreased when combined with Clarithromycin.
5-androstenedione
Major
The metabolism of 5-androstenedione can be decreased when combined with Clarithromycin.
Biaxin Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much clarithromycin can cause diarrhea, nausea, changes in taste, indigestion, abdominal pain, temporary hearing loss, and allergic reactions such as hives and rashes. Rare cases of severe liver damage, pseudomembraneous colitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and anaphylaxis have also occurred. In addition, clarithromycin may cause tooth discoloration and fetal abnormalities in animals. It can also cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart that can lead to QT prolongation.
Biaxin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Biaxin?
160 active clinical trials are currently underway to assess the potential of Biaxin to address Pertussis, HIV and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Mycobacterium Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Whooping Cough
0 Actively Recruiting
HIV
155 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tonsillitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3
Otitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Cat-Scratch Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Sinusitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchitis, Chronic
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial Endocarditis
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Duodenal Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial Endocarditis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tuberculosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Lyme Disease
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Biaxin Reviews: What are patients saying about Biaxin?
5
Patient Review
6/8/2014
Biaxin for Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
5
Patient Review
2/18/2014
Biaxin for Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
5
Patient Review
1/11/2020
Biaxin for infection caused by bacteria
4.3
Patient Review
12/6/2015
Biaxin for Acute Inflammation of the Maxillary Sinus
4
Patient Review
1/31/2018
Biaxin for Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
4
Patient Review
3/26/2015
Biaxin for Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
3.7
Patient Review
5/11/2014
Biaxin for Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection
3.7
Patient Review
11/6/2013
Biaxin for Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection
3
Patient Review
1/16/2014
Biaxin for Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
2.7
Patient Review
7/22/2016
Biaxin for Inflammation of the Stomach Lining caused by H. Pylori
1
Patient Review
6/6/2014
Biaxin for Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
1
Patient Review
8/14/2014
Biaxin for Bronchitis caused by the Bacteria Haemophilus Influenzae
Patient Q&A Section about biaxin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Biaxin the same as amoxicillin?
"Amoxil works to treat bacterial infections while Biaxin is effective in treating most common respiratory infections. Both medications may result in mild side-effects."
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What is the drug Biaxin used for?
"Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It can also be used with other medications to treat stomach ulcers, or to prevent certain bacterial infections."
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Is Biaxin penicillin based?
"It is safe to take Biaxin (clarithromycin) if you are allergic to penicillin, as they are in different antibiotic classes."
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Is Biaxin the same as doxycycline?
"Vibramycin (doxycycline) is an effective treatment for many bacterial infections, but it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and increase your risk of sunburn or rash. It is a good first-choice treatment for respiratory infections. Biaxin (clarithromycin) is better tolerated than similar medicines."
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