Biaxin XL is available in a seven-day convenience pack and should be taken with food. In patients with a known hypersensitivity to clarithromycin or any macrolide antibiotic, Biaxin and Biaxin XL tablets are contraindicated. Biaxin and Biaxin XL tablets should not be used in pregnant women except in circumstances for which no alternative therapy is appropriate. Biaxin and Biaxin XL tablets may elevate digoxin serum concentration. Serum digoxin levels should be carefully monitored while digoxin and clarithromycin are taken concomitantly.
Pneumonia is an infection or inflammation of the lungs.
Community-acquired pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia, affecting two to three million Americans each year, and resulting in approximately 10 million physician visits annually. The most common symptoms of CAP include malaise, shaking chills, chest pain, weakness, fever, and a cough that produces rust or greenish-colored mucus. CAP is caused by pathogens acquired in the general community. Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer. All rights reserved.