2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for 2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml

• Fever or chills severe
• Lower back pain severe
• Abdominal pain severe
• Nausea or Vomiting severe
• Diarrhea severe
• Skin Rash severe
• Acid or sour stomach
• Excessive air or gas in stomach
• Headache
• Heartburn

Uses of 2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml

What is it prescribed for?

• Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml is used in the treatment of Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophillus influenzae and some fungal infections.

• Bronchitis

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml is used in the treatment of Bronchitis which is an inflammation in lungs caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

• Pneumonia

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml is used in the treatment of Pneumonia which is a common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

• Helicobacter pylori Infection

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml is used in the treatment of the infection of the stomach characterized by ulcers. It is caused by helicobacter pylori bacteria.

• Skin and Structure Infection

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml is used to treat skin and structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

When not to use?

• Allergy

  Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to it or any other macrolides.

• Impaired Liver function

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml is not recommended in the patients with the history of any liver injury.

Warnings

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash) is necessary.

Warnings

• Impaired liver function

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml is not recommended in the patients with the history of liver injury. Any signs and symptoms of liver injury like elevated liver enzymes and yellow colored eyes and skin should be reported to the doctor. Discontinue the medicine if the symptoms persist.

• QT prolongation

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml should be used with caution in the patients receiving QT prolongation medications as it can increase the risk of arrhythmia. Frequent monitoring of heart function is necessary and an alternate medicine should be considered.

• Drug-resistance

  Usage of 2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

• Allergy

  Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to 2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml or other macrolides. Seek immediate medical attention if the patient experiences any allergic symptoms like rashes, itching, nausea, vomiting, swelling of lips, hands, and feet.

• Impaired kidney function

  2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml should be used with caution in the patients with kidney injury. Half of the recommended dose should be administered if the CrCl is less than 30 ml/min.

Interactions

• Clonazepam moderate
• Amiodarone severe
• Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
• Atorvastatin severe

• severe

  Inform your doctor if you have arrhythmia, any heart disease or drugs that prolong QT interval such as psychiatric drugs and anti-arrhythmic drugs.

• moderate

  Avoid taking 2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

General Instructions

Take 2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml with or without food. The long-acting tablet should be taken with food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking 2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml before completion of course.

Other details

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

How it works

2-LAR 125mg|5ml Suspension 60ml works by stopping the growth of the bacteria by interfering with the bacterial protein synthesis.

References

• practo.com - Clarithromycin [Internet].Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/clarithromycin-66-api [cited 27 september 2019]. 16 Nov 2017
• medlineplus.gov - Clarithromycin [Internet].Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692005.html [cited 27 september 201927 september 2019]. 11 September 2019
• dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - Clarithromycin [Internet].Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8a56f36f-4e45-43f6-842b-5c2d319aaaec#section-8.1 [cited 27 september 2019]. December 28, 2017