Ran-Clarithromycin Mr 500 500 mg Tablet
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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