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Klacid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Klacid have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Klacid. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Klacid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Klacid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Klacid's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Klacid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Klacid contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Klacid with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Klacid is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Klacid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Klacid is used -
Mild
Is the use of Klacid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Klacid. If you are pregnant, do not take Klacid without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Klacid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Klacid as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Klacid on the Kidneys?
Klacid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Klacid on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Klacid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Klacid on the Heart?
Klacid is completely safe for the heart.
Klacid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Klacid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Klacid habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Klacid.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Klacid, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Klacid can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Klacid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Klacid in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Klacid
Taking Klacid with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Klacid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Klacid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Klacid is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor about the right line treatment for abscess.
No, Klacid does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Klacid is used in relieving the cough only, when it is able to treat these diseases. But we know that cold and flu is viral, cough caused by this disease, medicine could not be used, and a cough caused by another disease like bronchitis, laryngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection it may be bacterial or viral, if the cause of this disease is bacterial infection then Klacid can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.
Discontinuing Klacid on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Yes, Klacid can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Klacid is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body an prevent the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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