Klaricid - Clarithromycin

Klaricid (Clarithromycin). Abbott Laboratories Ltd UK Summary of i oduct characteristics, Septemb 2006. 

Klaricid is a proprietary preparation of clarithromycin. Orelox is a proprietary preparation of cefpodoxime Zithromax contains azithromycin Erythroped contains erythromycin and Ketek contains telithromycin. 

Cefalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin and therefore an alternative preparation would be Zinnat tablets, which contains cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin. A penicillin such as Augmentin, which contains co-amoxiclav, can be an appropriate alternative since it provides a very similar spectrum of activity. Klaricid contains clarithromycin, which is a macrolide. Utinor contains norfloxacin, which is a quinolone that is effective in uncomplicated urinary-tract infections. Rocephin contains ceftriaxone, which is a third-generation cephalosporin that is available for parenteral administration only. 

Claforan cefotaxime, clarithromycin [ban, inn, usan] (Blaxln Klaricid ) is the 6-0-methyl derivative of erythromycin, a macrolide, and has superior pharmacokinetic properties. It can be used clinically as an oral or parenteral antibacterial to treat a wide variety of infections, including skin, soft tissue and respiratory tract infections. It is usually given to patients who are allergic to penicillin. 

O -Me 6-O-Methylerythromycin, 9CI. Clarithromycin, BAN, INN, USAN. Biaxin. Cyllind. Klacid. Klaricid. Ma-cladin. Mavid. Naxy. Veclam. Zeclar. A 56268. TE 031. Many other names [81103-11-9]... 

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