KLACID 500MG INJECTION

KLACID 500MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, throat, sinus, skin and soft tissue infections. It is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly.

KLACID 500MG INJECTION contains 'Clarithromycin', which works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it effectively treats bacterial infections.

KLACID 500MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience injection site phlebitis (redness, swelling, and pain), headache, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick), stomach cramps or tummy pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of KLACID 500MG INJECTION do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe KLACID 500MG INJECTION only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Let your doctor know if you have/had liver problems; your doctor may need to monitor your liver function. KLACID 500MG INJECTION may cause dizziness, confusion, and loss of balance. If you experience these, you should not drive or operate machinery. Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid any interactions.

KLACID 500MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as lower respiratory tract infections (acute and chronic bronchitis and pneumonia), upper respiratory tract infections (sinusitis and pharyngitis), and skin & soft tissue infections [folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), erysipelas (large raised red patches on the skin), cellulitis (bacterial skin infection)]. KLACID 500MG INJECTION works by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Thereby killing the bacteria and treating infections. KLACID 500MG INJECTION is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective. 

• Inflammation, pain or tenderness at the site of injection
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Increased sweating
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache

Do not take KLACID 500MG INJECTION if you are allergic or hypersensitive to clarithromycin, any of the ingredients in KLACID 500MG INJECTION, any other macrolide antibiotic, or ketolide (macrolide derivatives). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had hypokalemia (abnormally low levels of potassium in the blood), hypomagnesemia (abnormally low levels of magnesium in the blood), severe kidney or liver problems, heart rhythm disorders, heart problems, or are prone to fungal infections (e.g. thrush).

Drug-Drug Interactions: KLACID 500MG INJECTION interacts with certain medicines used to treat migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), antihistamines (terfenadine, astemizole), medications used to treat stomach disorders (cisapride or domperidone), antipsychotic drug (pimozide), statins or medicines used to lower levels of cholesterol (lovastatin, simvastatin, lomitapide, atorvastatin), certain sedative medications (midazolam), GOUT medications (colchicine), medicines used to treat heart attack, chest pain or angina (ticagrelor or ranolazine), medicines used to treat anxiety and panic disorder (alprazolam), and medications used to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (budesonide/formoterol)

Drug-Food Interactions: No relevant interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, renal dysfunction, heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) or QT prolongation, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level), and muscle problems (myasthenia gravis).

• ERGOTAMINE
• DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
• TERFENADINE
• ASTEMIZOLE
• CISAPRIDE
• DOMPERIDONE
• PIMOZIDE
• LOVASTATIN
• SIMVASTATIN
• LOMITAPIDE
• ATORVASTATIN
• MIDAZOLAM
• COLCHICINE
• TICAGRELOR
• RANOLAZINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• BUDESONIDE/FORMOTEROL

• Take probiotics after completing the full course of KLACID 500MG INJECTION to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed due to the use of antibiotics. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in the diet.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with KLACID 500MG INJECTION as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid KLACID 500MG INJECTION in fighting off infections.

• KLACID 500MG INJECTION might affect blood and liver tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking KLACID 500MG INJECTION.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.