We try to turn to antibiotics only if there is a special need and our body cannot cope with the disease itself. In this case, you have to use compounds that are generally foreign to our body. The active substance "Klacida" clarithromycin is a representative of the least toxic antibiotic group - macrolides. Their peculiarity is that they do not allow the protein to be synthesized on the ribosomes of the pathogen cells. Does Klacid have any other properties?
The instruction informs us that this drug helps to strengthen the body's defenses, and also does not have a very bright anti-inflammatory effect. That is, in fact, he not only fights infection, but also contributes to recovery. Thus, Klacid is a really good alternative to more toxic drugs, especially in situations where there is an allergy to other groups of antibiotics.
What are the indications for treatment? When is Klacid prescribed? The instruction says that it is effective in diseases of the skin and respiratory system. It was also found that it can be successfully used for stomach ulcers caused by the well-known Helicobacter Pylori. Although, against the flu or most colds, the Klacid medicine will not help.
Usually this drug is prescribed for up to 14 days (sometimes 7). The doctor will prescribe you the exact dose of Klacid. The instruction, however, clarifies that the medicine can be used for a longer period, if this is the previously mentioned case with a stomach ulcer. Signs of improvement do not mean that you can stop drinking the drug. If you take risks ahead of time, a stable form of the pathogen may form. Therefore, it is especially important to follow the prescription, this applies to any antibiotics.
If a patient has ever experienced jaundice or has been diagnosed with kidney failure, the doctor may decide that Klacid should not be used. Do not prescribe it also with the simultaneous administration of any medication containing the substance colchicine. If you suffer from gout (colchicine is prescribed for it), be sure to inform your doctor about this fact. There are also substances that interact with clarithromycin in such a way that life-threatening arrhythmias become possible. These are cisapride, pimozide and ergotamine. Cisapride is prescribed for some diseases of the stomach, pimozide is an antipsychotic, and ergotamine is used for problems in the female part. So if you suspect that you may be taking these drugs, tell your doctor.
Also cautious should be people who have ever had an allergic reaction to drugs of a number of macrolides. Such as erythromycin and azithromycin.
In addition, diseases such as porphyria and myasthenia gravis (muscle disease), a hereditary predisposition to long QT syndrome are a contraindication for the use of the drug "Klacid". The instruction recalls that this medicine is undesirable to use during pregnancy, although the harm has not been proven. Children under 6 months of age are not prescribed this antibiotic.
This medicine can be prescribed in various forms. Most often, patients are prescribed pills outside the hospital. They are coated. In this form, they should be drunk with food, not trying to chew or break. If you are prescribed it in the form of a powder to create a solution, then the connection with food intake is not critical.
If you missed one dose, you do not need to take a double dose. Has it been several hours since the appointment? Drink the medicine as soon as you remember about it.
Klacid should be stored in a place protected from heat and humidity. However, the finished solution should not be stored in the refrigerator if the doctor prescribed it in the form of a powder.