Question: is clarithromycin an enzyme inhibitor?
Answer: Summary: Clarithromycin (Biaxin) is a well known macrolide antibiotic used in the management of Helicobacter pylori, uncomplicated skin, and upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Unfortunately, clarithromycin can cause drug interactions because of its ability to inhibit the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 enzyme.