Just about 'Clatid': instruction for patients

We try to address to antibiotics only if there is a special need and our body can not cope with the disease. In this case, we have to use compounds that are foreign to our body. The active substance "Clacid" clarithromycin - the representative of the least toxic group of antibiotics - macrolides. The peculiarity of them is that they do not allow the protein to be synthesized on the ribosomes of the cell of the pathogens. Does it have any other properties of Clatid?

The instruction informs us that the given preparation promotes strengthening of protective forces of an organism, and also has not so bright anti-inflammatory action. That is, in fact, he not only fights the infection, but also contributes to recovery. Thus, the drug "Clacid" is a really good alternative to more toxic drugs, especially when there is an allergy to other groups of antibiotics.

What are the indications for treatment? When do they designate Clacid? 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 in gastric ulcer caused by the well-known Helicobacter pylori. Although the drug "Klacid" against the flu or most colds will not help.

Usually this drug is prescribed for up to 14 days (sometimes 7). The doctor will give you the exact dose of the drug "Clacid". The instruction, however, specifies that the medicine can be used for a longer period, if this is the case with the stomach ulcer mentioned earlier. Signs of improvement do not mean that you can stop drinking the drug. If you risk ahead of time - can form a stable form of pathogen. Therefore, it is especially important to follow the appointment, this applies to any antibiotics.

If a patient has ever experienced jaundice or has been diagnosed with kidney failure, the doctor may decide that the clocide should not be used. Do not prescribe it also with the simultaneous administration of any drug containing colchicine substance. If you suffer from gout (with the appointment of colchicine), be sure to inform your doctor about this fact. There are also substances interacting with clarithromycin in such a way that life-threatening arrhythmias become possible. These are cisapride, pimozide and ergotamine. Cisapride is prescribed for certain diseases of the stomach, pimozide is an antipsychotic, and ergotamine is used for problems in the female part. So if you suspect that you can take such drugs, tell the doctor about it.

Also cautious should be people who have ever had allergic reactions to drugs of some macrolides. Such as erythromycin and azithromycin.

In addition, diseases such as porphyria and myasthenia gravis (muscle disease), a hereditary predisposition to the QT long interval syndrome, are contraindications for the use of the Clacid drug. The instruction reminds that this medicine is undesirable to apply during pregnancy, although the damage is not proved. Children up to 6 months are not prescribed this antibiotic.

This medicine can be administered in different forms. Most often, patients outside the hospital are prescribed tablets. They are covered with a shell. In this form they should be drunk with food, without trying to chew or break. If you are assigned to it in the form of a powder to create a solution, then the relationship with food intake is not critical.

If you missed one appointment, you do not need to take a double dose. Had several hours passed since the appointment? Drink the medicine as soon as you remember it.

Keep klatsid should be 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.