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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Biaxin (Clarithromycin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (21)
Cases resulting in a serious event (20)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (2)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (11)
Cases resulting in disability (1)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (12)
Adverse event in male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-18
Patient: male, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Mania, Nightmare, Paranoia, Insomnia, Depression, Hyperhidrosis, Hallucination
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Adverse event in 23 year old female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-12
Patient: 23 year old female, weighing 58.1 kg (127.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Mania
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Adverse event in 81 year old male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-23
Patient: 81 year old male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Tinnitus, Deafness, Condition Aggravated, Fall, Paraesthesia, Neuropathy Peripheral, Spinal Disorder, Injury, Gait Disturbance, RIB Fracture
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Adverse event in male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-07-13
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Ventricular Fibrillation, Arrhythmia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Other drugs received by patient: Phenytoin
Adverse event in 71 year old receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-25
Patient: 71 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysgeusia, Confusional State, Nausea, Insomnia
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Adverse event in 86 year old male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2007-06-20
Patient: 86 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oedema Peripheral, Drug Interaction
Suspect drug(s):
Flovent
Dosage: 250mcg twice per day
Biaxin
Dosage: 250mg twice per day
Administration route: Oral
Norvasc
Dosage: 2.5mg twice per day
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Eltroxin; Hydrochlorothiazide; Inhibace; Ventolin HFA
Adverse event in female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-05-11
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-26
Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Enzyme Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Tartrate; Docusate NA 50mg / Sennosides; Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide; Loratadine; Omeprazole; Travoprost; Sertraline HCL; Formoterol Fumarate; Glyburide; Hypromellose; Simvastatin; Piroxicam
Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a physician on 2007-04-13
Patient: 75 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, Renal Failure, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Other drugs received by patient: Atorvastatin Calcium; Acei
Adverse event in 92 year old female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-09
Patient: 92 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram ST-T Change, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Bundle Branch Block Right, Laryngitis, Oedema Peripheral, Dizziness, Therapy Regimen Changed, Blood Creatinine Increased, Decreased Appetite, Pneumonia, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Nodal Rhythm, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Bundle Branch Block Left, Heart Rate Decreased, Rhythm Idioventricular
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Digoxin
Dosage: 0.25 mg daily po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
End date: 2007-04-04
Biaxin
Dosage: 500mg bid po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Laryngitis
Start date: 2007-03-29
End date: 2007-04-04
Biaxin
Dosage: 500mg bid po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2007-03-29
End date: 2007-04-04
Adverse event in female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-04-06
Patient: female, weighing 65.8 kg (144.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain, Pallor, Vaginal Haemorrhage, Fatigue, Malaise, Dyspnoea Exertional, Palpitations, Uterine Leiomyoma, Orthopnoea, Pharyngolaryngeal Pain, Cough, Lethargy, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Rash Generalised, Dyspnoea, Bowel Sounds Abnormal, Anaemia, Pancytopenia, Purpura, Metrorrhagia, Exercise Tolerance Decreased, Dysstasia, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cough
Start date: 2006-11-04
End date: 2006-11-12
Biaxin
Indication: Pyrexia
Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin CAP
Adverse event in 41 year old female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-04-01
Patient: 41 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Chest Discomfort, Muscular Weakness, Cystitis, Headache, Muscle Tightness, Hyperhidrosis, Erythema, Loss of Consciousness, Paraesthesia, Fatigue, Palpitations, Depression
Suspect drug(s):
Botox Cosmetic
Dosage: 26 units, single
Indication: Skin Wrinkling
Start date: 2006-02-16
End date: 2006-02-16
Biaxin
Dosage: unk, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Levaquin
Dosage: unk, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cystitis
Start date: 2006-05-10
Other drugs received by patient: Afrin
Adverse event in 30 year old male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2007-03-21
Patient: 30 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pseudomembranous Colitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Adverse event in female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-01
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Grand MAL Convulsion, Mental Status Changes
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Mirapex
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Restless Legs Syndrome
Biaxin
Benadryl
Start date: 2007-02-20
End date: 2007-02-20
Other drugs received by patient: Celexa; Trazodone HCL; Ambien
Adverse event in male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-02-16
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Effect Decreased, Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity, Urticaria, Dizziness, Erectile Dysfunction, Respiratory Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2006-12-04
Vardenafil Hydrochloride
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Erectile Dysfunction
Start date: 2006-10-28
End date: 2006-12-25
Vardenafil Hydrochloride
Start date: 2007-01-21
Vardenafil Hydrochloride
Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine Besylate; Lansoprazole; Desloratidine; Amoxicillin; Metronidazole; Erythromycin; Famotidine; Sildenafil Citrate
Adverse event in female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-02-14
Patient: female, weighing 85.7 kg (188.5 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Abdominal Pain, Pruritus, Sciatica, Headache, Erythema, Delusion, Duodenitis, Oesophagitis, Uterine Leiomyoma, Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled, Pneumonitis, Back Pain, Chest Discomfort, Hiatus Hernia, Pain in Extremity, Hyperglycaemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypoaesthesia, Dehydration, Disorientation, Myalgia, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Intestinal Polyp, Vomiting, Viral Infection, Nausea, Musculoskeletal Pain, Rash, Purpura, Facial Pain, Hypertensive Crisis, Limb Discomfort, Diarrhoea, Arthralgia, Pollakiuria, Gastroenteritis, Bronchitis, Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Procardia XL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Procardia XL
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2001-01-22
End date: 2001-02-04
Procardia XL
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2001-02-05
End date: 2003-08-29
Nifedipine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2004-02-01
End date: 2004-01-01
Vasotec
Start date: 1998-12-13
End date: 1999-03-20
Cozaar
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 1999-12-07
End date: 2001-01-22
Hyzaar
Start date: 1999-12-07
End date: 2000-01-01
Toprol-XL
Start date: 1999-03-20
Paxil
Start date: 1999-03-20
Clonidine
Start date: 1999-03-20
Biaxin
Prilosec
Start date: 2001-12-04
End date: 2003-01-01
Premarin
Start date: 2002-02-25
Diovane
Start date: 2002-02-25
End date: 2002-05-06
Benicar
End date: 2003-08-29
Catapres
Start date: 2001-01-22
End date: 2001-01-01
Oxycodone
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2001-02-05
Lopressor
Start date: 2001-01-01
Protonix
Start date: 2001-01-01
Adalat
Start date: 2001-02-05
Prevacid
Start date: 2000-01-10
Nitrol
Start date: 2002-05-06
Heparin
Start date: 2002-05-06
Aspirin
Start date: 2002-05-06
Vicodin ES
Adverse event in male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2007-02-02
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Effect Decreased, Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity, Urticaria, Dizziness, Erectile Dysfunction, Respiratory Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2006-12-04
Vardenafil Hydrochloride
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Erectile Dysfunction
Start date: 2006-10-28
End date: 2006-12-25
Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine Besylate; Lansoprazole; Desloratidine; Amoxicillin; Metronidazole; Erythromycin; Famotidine; Sildenafil Citrate
Adverse event in female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-01
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Affective Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Drug Interaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Lexapro
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2003-01-28
Lexapro
Start date: 2003-10-31
Adverse event in female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-01-31
Patient: female, weighing 85.7 kg (188.5 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Pruritus, Sciatica, Urticaria, Erythema, Delusion, Duodenitis, Oesophagitis, Uterine Leiomyoma, Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled, Pneumonitis, Back Pain, Chest Discomfort, Hiatus Hernia, Pain in Extremity, Hyperglycaemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypoaesthesia, Dehydration, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Intestinal Polyp, Viral Infection, Vomiting, Nausea, Musculoskeletal Pain, Purpura, Facial Pain, Hypertensive Crisis, Limb Discomfort, Diarrhoea, Arthralgia, Gastroenteritis, Bronchitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Procardia XL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Procardia XL
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2001-01-22
End date: 2001-02-04
Procardia XL
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2001-02-05
End date: 2003-08-29
Nifedipine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2004-02-01
End date: 2004-01-01
Vasotec
Start date: 1998-12-13
End date: 1999-03-20
Cozaar
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 1999-12-07
End date: 2001-01-22
Hyzaar
Start date: 1999-12-07
End date: 2000-01-01
Toprol-XL
Start date: 1999-03-20
Paxil
Start date: 1999-03-20
Clonidine
Start date: 1999-03-20
Biaxin
Prilosec
Start date: 2001-12-04
End date: 2003-01-01
Premarin
Start date: 2002-02-25
Diovane
Start date: 2002-02-25
End date: 2002-05-06
Benicar
End date: 2003-08-29
Catapres
Start date: 2001-01-22
End date: 2001-01-01
Oxycodone HCL
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2001-02-05
Lopressor
Start date: 2001-01-01
Protonix
Start date: 2001-01-01
Adalat
Start date: 2001-02-05
Prevacid
Start date: 2000-01-10
Nitrol
Start date: 2002-05-06
Heparin
Start date: 2002-05-06
Aspirin
Start date: 2002-05-06
Vicodin ES
Adverse event in female receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-01-17
Patient: female, weighing 78.9 kg (173.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Stomatitis, Swelling Face, Tongue Disorder, Glossitis, Swollen Tongue
Suspect drug(s):
Chantix
Indication: EX-Smoker
Biaxin
Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal; Effexor
Adverse event in male receiving Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2007-01-12
Patient: male, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Torsade DE Pointes, Respiratory Rate Decreased, Drug Effect Increased, Miosis, Drug Interaction, Convulsion, Loss of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
Start date: 2006-04-09
End date: 2006-07-18
Fentanyl Transdermal System
Indication: Postoperative Analgesia
Start date: 2006-04-09
Fentanyl Transdermal System
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