Biaxin Xl

Cat-Scratch Disease, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough + 14 more
Treatment
21 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Biaxin Xl

What is Biaxin Xl

ClarithromycinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryClarithromycin is an antibiotic drug derived from erythromycin. It works by blocking the ability of bacteria to make proteins, which stops the bacteria from growing and multiplying. The effect of this drug can be either to stop the bacteria from growing (bacteriostatic) or to kill the bacteria (bactericidal), depending on the amount of the drug and type of bacteria.
Biaxinis the brand name
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Biaxin Xl 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 Tonsillitis streptococcal and Bacterial Infections .
Tonsillitis streptococcal
Bacterial Infections
Duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori
Used to treat Duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori in combination with Amoxicillin
Otitis Media (OM)
prophylaxis of Mycobacterial infection
Mycobacterial Infections
uncomplicated skin and subcutaneous tissue bacterial infections
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB)
Acute maxillary sinusitis
Bronchitis, Chronic
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
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 Xl Affects PatientsClarithromycin is an antibiotic that can kill a variety of bacteria, including those that cause chest and sinus infections. It has been shown to be effective against certain types of strep, staph, Haemophilus, Moraxella, and Mycoplasma bacteria. It is usually a bacteriostatic (stops growth) but can be bactericidal (kills bacteria) depending on the concentration of the drug.
How Biaxin Xl works in the bodyClarithromycin is changed in the body to an active form and works with the original drug. It penetrates the walls of bacterial cells and attaches to their ribosomes, which are responsible for making proteins. It also affects proteins in the liver that help move drugs around the body.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended portion of Biaxin Xl is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Mycobacterium Infections, Lyme Disease and Bacterial Infections. The amount of dosage can be found in the table below, contingent upon the method of administration (e.g. Powder, for suspension or Capsule; Kit; Tablet).
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 Xl 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 Xl.
Common Biaxin Xl 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 Xl Toxicity & Overdose RiskTaking too much clarithromycin may cause diarrhea, nausea, bad taste, indigestion, and stomach pain. Some people may experience temporary hearing loss or discolored teeth, which can be fixed with a dental cleaning. Allergic reactions such as hives and skin rashes, as well as rare cases of anaphylaxis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, have been reported. Liver damage and failure, which can be fatal in some cases, can also occur. Animal studies have linked clarithromycin to birth defects such as heart defects, cleft palate, and slowed growth. It is also known to cause an irregular
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Biaxin Xl Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Biaxin Xl?

Currently, 160 active clinical trials are being conducted to assess the efficacy of Biaxin XL in providing relief from Pertussis, HIV and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Mycobacterium Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Whooping Cough
0 Actively Recruiting
HIV
131 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Not Applicable
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tonsillitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
3 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
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Duodenal Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial Endocarditis
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Tuberculosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Lyme Disease
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable

Biaxin Xl Reviews: What are patients saying about Biaxin Xl?

5Patient Review
6/28/2011
Biaxin Xl for Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
This cough syrup really helped me clear out my sinuses and feel better overall.
5Patient Review
3/28/2010
Biaxin Xl for Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
I am taking the generic form of Biaxin XL for a sinus infection. I have experienced some bad taste, but that is the only negative reaction. The medicine is clearing my sinus infection and I am quite pleased with it.
5Patient Review
4/7/2009
Biaxin Xl for Severe Episode of Chronic Bronchitis due to Streptococcus Pneumoniae
I'm curious if this medication contains any gluten.
5Patient Review
9/11/2014
Biaxin Xl for Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
I've found that Biaxin is really effective against pneumonia and sinus infections, even if it does cause a bit of a tinny taste in your mouth. White grape juice helps with that.
4.7Patient Review
11/16/2010
Biaxin Xl for Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Biaxin xl was much more effective than the other antibiotic I tried, and with minimal side effects.
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Patient Q&A Section about biaxin xl

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is clarithromycin XL 500mg used for?

"Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. These include pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections of the ears, sinuses, skin, and throat."

Answered by AI

What infections does Biaxin treat?

"Biaxin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. These infections include skin and middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis."

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What is Biaxin XL used for?

"Biaxin XL (clarithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. Biaxin XL is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. Biaxin XL is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. May 17, 2022"

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Is Biaxin the same as amoxicillin?

"The medication Amoxil is used to treat bacterial infections while Biaxin is used as a first-choice medicine to treat common respiratory infections. Both medications may cause side-effects, but they are typically mild."

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