KLACID IV 500MG 1X10ML

SALTClarithromycin (500mg)

INTRODUCTIONKlacid IV Injection is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against some infections seen in people with reduced immunity. Klacid IV Injection stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Precise dosage and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your underlying condition and response to therapy. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Commonly seen side effects with this medicine include rash, sweating, swelling, and altered liver function tests. Some people may also develop pain, swelling or redness at the site of injection occasionally. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

USESTreatment of Bacterial infections

BENEFITKlacid IV Injection is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTRash Sweating Swelling Abnormal liver function tests

HOW TO USE Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW TO WORKKlacid IV Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.