Ran-Clarithromycin Mr 500 500 mg Tablet

Ran-Clarithromycin Mr 500 500 mg Tablet

S4
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 27 July 2022


Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Treatment of mild to moderately severe infections.

Dosage (summary)

500 mg once daily with food; may increase to 2 x 500 mg for severe infections.

Special Populations

  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; excreted in breast milk.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Digoxin
  • Theophylline
  • Simvastatin
  • Rifabutin
  • Rifampicin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to macrolides
  • Concomitant use with astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, terfenadine
  • Porphyria

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • QT prolongation

Counselling Points

  • Take with food
  • Monitor for signs of liver dysfunction
  • Report any unusual symptoms

Serious warnings

  • Hepatic dysfunction
  • Rhabdomyolysis risk
  • Severe renal impairment
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