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Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Clarithromycin
- Manufactured by : Inno Pharm
- Drug Strength : 250 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 10s
- Product SKU : pg_1581_2066
Arket tablet contains Clarithromycin | belongs to Macrolide
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How it works
[Ppost_tital] works by stopping the growth of the bacteria by interfering with the bacterial protein synthesis.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s
- 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 Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s is used in the treatment of Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophillus influenzae and some fungal infections.
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Bronchitis
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s is used in the treatment of Bronchitis which is an inflammation in lungs caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
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Pneumonia
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s is used in the treatment of Pneumonia which is a common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
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Helicobacter pylori Infection
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s is used in the treatment of the infection of the stomach characterized by ulcers. It is caused by helicobacter pylori bacteria.
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Skin and Structure Infection
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s is used to treat skin and structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to it or any other macrolides.
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Impaired Liver function
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s is not recommended in the patients with the history of any liver injury.
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Impaired liver function
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s 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.
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QT prolongation
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s 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.
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Drug-resistance
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s 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.
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Allergy
Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s 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.
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Impaired kidney function
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s 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.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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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.
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Moderate
Avoid taking Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s 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
Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s Take Esomeprazole as instructed by the doctor. This medicine should be taken an hour before food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed with this medicine. Do not take this medicine for longer than the recommended duration.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - dailymed. [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=27d8e920-932c-4ccb-9ad8-9c7b9e2e4385 [cited 29august2019]. April 30, 2018
- pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ - Esomeprazole [Internet]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/9568614 [cited 29august2019]. 2019-08-24
- medlineplus.gov - Esomeprazole [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a699054.html [cited 29august2019]. 22 July 2019
- www.medicines.org.uk - Emozul 20 mg gastro-resistant capsules, hard [Internet]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/24915 [cited 29august2019]. 09 Nov 2017
How to use Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s
For IV administration only. 500 mg should be administered into one of the larger proximal veins as an IV infusion over 60 mins, using a solution concentration of about 2 mg/mL. Clarithromycin should not be given as a bolus or an IM injection.
what are the adverse effects of Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s?
GI upset, paraesthesia, stomatitis, glossitis, oral monilia, tongue or tooth discolouration, headache, arthralgia, myalgia, rash, transient CNS effects, allergic reactions, hepatic dysfunction, reversible hearing loss. Rarely, pseudomembranous colitis, hypoglycaemia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, renal dysfunction, QT prolongation, vasodilation, hyperhidrosis, insomnia, headache, dysgeusia, C.difficile associated diarrhoea.
What happens if I miss a dose of Arket tablet 250 mg 10’s?
ORAL: Adults: 500 mg once daily or 250 mg twice daily with food for 7 to 14 days. Severe infections, 500 mg twice daily. Children: All twice daily. Under 1 yr, 7.5 mg/kg; 1-2 yr, 2.5 mL (62.5 mg); 3-6 yr, 5 mL (125 mg); 7-9 yr, 7.5 mL (187.5 mg); 10-12 yr, 10 mL (250 mg).
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Adults: 250-500 mg every 12 hr for 7-14 days. Children:gt; 6 mth: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Adults: Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 250 mg every 12 hr for 10 days.
Sinusitis: 500 mg every 12 hr for 14 days. Children: gt; 6 mth: Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis/Sinusitis: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days.
INJECTION: Adults & Children: Over 12 yr: By IV, 500 mg twice daily.
Mycobacterium Avium Complex: Prevention & Treatment: Adults: 1000 mg twice daily. Children: gt;20 mth: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hr. Max: 500 mg every 12 hr.
Otitis Media: Children: gt;6 mth: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days.
Skin Infection: Adults: 250 mg every 12 hr for 7-14 days. Children: gt;6 mth: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days.
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