Clarithromycin works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection.
Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin and azithromycin(Zithromax) used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia (especially a typical pneumonias associated with Chlamydophila pneumoniae), skin and skin structure infections. In addition, it is sometimes used to treat legionellosis, Helicobacter pylori, and lyme disease. It prevents bacteria to grow by interfering with their protein synthesis. It binds to the subunit 50S of the bacterial ribosome and inhibits the translation of peptides. It is like antimicrobial spectrum as erythromycin, but it is more useful against certain Gram-negative bacteria, mainly Legionella pneumophila. In addition it has bacteriostatic effect and it also has bactericidal effect on certain strains, such as Haemophilus influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is generally well tolerated but still it has common side effects like facial swelling, diarrhea, Drowsiness, abdominal pain and vomiting. The less frequent side effects are like extreme irritability, headaches, hallucinations, rashes, alteration in senses of smell and taste, metallic taste, Dry mouth, panic and anxiety attacks and nightmares have also been reported, albeit less frequently. In more serious cases, it has been known to cause jaundice, cirrhosis, Irregular heart rate, and kidney problems, including renal failure. It should be used with caution if the patient has liver or kidney disease. It may be taken with or without food. The recommended adult dose is 250-500 mg of immediate release tablets twice daily or 1000 mg of extended release tablets once daily for 7-14 days. It interacts with several drugs because it reduces the activity of liver enzymes that breakdown many drug which leads to increased blood levels. For more other health medication please visit :  augumentine, zyvox, Order zithromax online Russia, Doxycycline
