This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Biaxin (Clarithromycin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (133)
Death (8)
Life Threatening Events (2)
Disability (2)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Hypersensitivity (16),
Drug Interaction (12),
Nausea (12),
Rash (11),
Malaise (10),
Drug Ineffective (9),
Urticaria (9),
Paraesthesia (8),
Arthralgia (8),
Thrombosis (7),
Transient Ischaemic Attack (7),
Vomiting (7)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Biaxin (Clarithromycin). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Biaxin side effects in 36 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 36 year old female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gabapentin
Dosage: unk
Effexor
Dosage: unk
Paxil
Dosage: unk
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Possible Biaxin side effects in 29 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-08-10
Patient: 29 year old male
Reactions: Chest Pain, Drug Interaction, Dizziness, Obstructive Airways Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Fluticasone Propionate
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Prednisone TAB
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: female
Reactions: Oral Mucosal Blistering
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in 50 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-02
Patient: 50 year old female
Reactions: Oral Mucosal Blistering
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Provigil
Zetia
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Arthrotec
Administration route: Oral
Livalo
Ambien CR
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Sulfamethoxazole
Cefzil
PCE
Amoxicillin
Dosage: 0.5, qd
Pravachol
Oxacillin Sodium
Biaxin
Ultram
Lortab
Possible Biaxin side effects in 74 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-29
Patient: 74 year old female, weighing 48.5 kg (106.7 pounds)
Reactions: Swelling Face, Nausea, Skin Cancer, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Daliresp
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Start date: 2012-03-01
Biaxin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-05-01
Other drugs received by patient: Spironolactone; Thyroid TAB; Acetaminophen
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-26
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arthrotec
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Sulfamethoxazole
Dosage: unk
Ultram
Dosage: unk
Lipitor
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Lortab
Dosage: unk
Pravachol
Dosage: unk
Oxacillin Sodium
Dosage: unk
PCE
Dosage: unk
Zetia
Dosage: unk
Ambien CR
Dosage: unk
Amoxicillin
Dosage: 0.5 unk, 1x/day
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Cefzil
Dosage: unk
Zocor
Dosage: unk
Livalo
Dosage: unk
Provigil
Dosage: unk
Possible Biaxin side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-21
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity, Heart Rate Increased, Heart Rate Irregular
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azithromycin
Dosage: unk
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Possible Biaxin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-19
Patient: male
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Penicillin G Potassium
Dosage: unk
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-14
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Talwin
Dosage: unk
Vibramycin
Dosage: unk
Percodan
Dosage: unk
Nystatin
Dosage: unk
Clonidine HCL
Dosage: unk
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Demerol
Dosage: unk
Bexxar
Dosage: unk
Possible Biaxin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-12
Patient: male
Reactions: Psychotic Disorder, Physical Assault
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in 74 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-12
Patient: 74 year old female, weighing 48.5 kg (106.7 pounds)
Reactions: Swelling Face, Nausea, Skin Cancer, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Start date: 2012-05-01
Daliresp
Dosage: 500 mcg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Start date: 2012-03-01
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Thyroid TAB; Spironolactone
Possible Biaxin side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2012-05-29
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Sudden Hearing Loss, Oedema Peripheral, Deafness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Rituxan
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Start date: 2007-11-01
End date: 2009-11-01
Biaxin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-11-12
Other drugs received by patient: Chop (Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin, Vincristine, Prednisone); Calcium; Calcium; Rituxan; Cyclophosphamide; Vitamin D; Prednisone; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium; Doxorubicin Hydrochloride; Vincristine Sulfate
Possible Biaxin side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2012-05-29
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Sudden Hearing Loss, Oedema Peripheral, Deafness
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Rituximab
Dosage: initial dose
Indication: non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Start date: 2007-11-01
Rituximab
Dosage: maintenance dose, every 3 months
End date: 2009-11-01
Biaxin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-11-12
Other drugs received by patient: Calcium; Prednisone; Vincristine Sulfate; Vitamin D; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium; Cyclophosphamide; Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Possible Biaxin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-25
Patient: male, weighing 89.4 kg (196.8 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Blood Glucose Decreased, Agitation, Dyskinesia, Memory Impairment, Mobility Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-22
Patient: female, weighing 81.7 kg (179.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Fungal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Sinusitis, Infection
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Omnicef
Indication: Infection
Biaxin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Infection
Remicade
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Start date: 2002-01-01
End date: 2011-02-26
Zithromax
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Infection
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-18
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prilosec
Nexium
Codeine Sulfate
Potassium Penicillin G
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-16
Patient: female
Reactions: Rash Generalised, Helicobacter Infection
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Soliris
Dosage: unk
Indication: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria
Biaxin
Dosage: 50 mg, bid
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2012-02-15
End date: 2012-02-26
Amoxicillin
Dosage: 500 mg, bid
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2012-02-15
End date: 2012-02-26
Possible Biaxin side effects in 27 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-05-15
Patient: 27 year old female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Oedema Mouth
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in 45 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-05-14
Patient: 45 year old female, weighing 79.4 kg (174.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity, Swelling, Throat Tightness
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Dosage: 2 once daily
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Start date: 2006-12-06
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Start date: 2006-12-08
Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine Besylate; Tramadol HCL; Dexilant; Premarin
Possible Biaxin side effects in 27 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-11
Patient: 27 year old female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Oedema Mouth
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-05-11
Patient: male
Reactions: Acute Pulmonary Oedema, Cardiac Failure, Drug Interaction, Toxicity To Various Agents, Serotonin Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Biaxin
Indication: Sinusitis
Nyquil
Indication: Cough
Prozac
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Benylin DM
Indication: Cough
Dextromorphan HBR
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Wellbutrin; Zyprexa; Restoril
Possible Biaxin side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-05-02
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Acute Pulmonary Oedema, Cardiac Failure, Drug Interaction, Toxicity To Various Agents, Serotonin Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Nyquil
Indication: Cough
Benylin DM
Indication: Cough
Prozac
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Possible Biaxin side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-05-01
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Acute Pulmonary Oedema, Cardiac Failure, Drug Interaction, Serotonin Syndrome, Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Nyquil
Indication: Cough
Benylin DM
Indication: Cough
Prozac
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Possible Biaxin side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-04-30
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Cardiac Failure, Drug Interaction, Pulmonary Oedema, Toxicity To Various Agents, Serotonin Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Nyquil
Indication: Cough
Benylin DM
Indication: Cough
Prozac
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-04-30
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
E-Mycin
Dosage: unk
Paxil
Dosage: unk
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Tagamet
Dosage: unk
Nexium
Dosage: unk
Gabapentin
Dosage: unk
Celexa
Dosage: unk
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-04-18
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Tramadol HCL
Dosage: unk
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Possible Biaxin side effects in 23 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-04-12
Patient: 23 year old male
Reactions: Therapeutic Response Unexpected, Paralysis, Abnormal Behaviour, Toxicity To Various Agents, Aggression, Mania, Psychotic Disorder, Road Traffic Accident, Insomnia, Hallucination, Chemical Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Possible Biaxin side effects in
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-04-10
Patient:
Reactions: Medication Error, Drug Name Confusion, Rectal Haemorrhage, Chest Pain, Drug Dispensing Error
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Biaxin
Dosage: tablet
Administration route: Oral
Robaxin
Dosage: tablet
Administration route: Oral
Possible Biaxin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-09
Patient: female, weighing 58.5 kg (128.7 pounds)
Reactions: Thrombosis, Malaise, Fibromyalgia, Arthralgia, Atrial Fibrillation, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Transient Ischaemic Attack, Cardiac Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 40 mg, unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Clopidogrel
Indication: Factor V Leiden Mutation
Tricor
Indication: Factor V Leiden Mutation
Biaxin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Protonix
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Warfarin Sodium
Indication: Factor V Leiden Mutation
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