Claritek®
Therapeutic Segment:
Antibacterial
Generic Name:
Clarithromycin
Indication
Tablets
- 250MG
- 500MG
Granules
- 125MG/5ML
For treatment of infections due to susceptible organisms. Such infections include:
- Lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia).
- Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis).
- Acute otitis media in children.
- Skin and soft tissue infections (e.g., folliculitis, cellulitis, erysipelas).
- Leprosy.
- Disseminated or localized mycobacterial infections due to Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium intracellulare. Localized infections due to Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, or Mycobacterium kansasii.
- It is also used in some countries as an alternative to penicillins for prophylaxis of endocarditis.
- To eradicate Helicobacter pylori in treatment regimens for peptic ulcer disease.
- It has been tried in protozoal infections, including toxoplasmosis.
- Clarithromycin tablets and granules for oral suspension are indicated for the prevention
of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with advanced HIV infection.