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Description
Clarithromycin: Effective Treatment for Bacterial Infections
Clarithromycin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including:
- Pneumonia: Lung infection
- Bronchitis: Infection of the tubes leading to the lungs
- Ear Infections
- Sinus Infections
- Skin Infections
- Throat Infections
It is also used for:
- Disseminated Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC) Infection: A type of lung infection often affecting people with HIV, for both treatment and prevention.
- H. pylori Infections: Used in combination with other medications to eliminate Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes ulcers.
How It Works
- Clarithromycin belongs to a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics.
- It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Important Information
- Not Effective for Viral Infections: Antibiotics like clarithromycin do not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
- Risk of Antibiotic Resistance: Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases the risk of developing infections that resist antibiotic treatment.
Consult Your Healthcare Provider
- Always use clarithromycin as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- Complete the full course of treatment to ensure the infection is fully eradicated and to prevent resistance.