This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to 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 (1300)
Death (155)
Life Threatening Events (110)
Disability (60)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Interaction (138),
Dyspnoea (78),
Renal Failure Acute (71),
Vomiting (62),
Pyrexia (61),
Oedema Peripheral (61),
Erythema (60),
Diarrhoea (55),
Nausea (52),
Pruritus (51),
Headache (48),
Atrial Fibrillation (48)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Clarithromycin. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 77 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-27
Patient: 77 year old male, weighing 47.0 kg (103.4 pounds)
Reactions: Interstitial Lung Disease, Bacterial Infection
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Other drugs received by patient: Prednisolone; Ethambutol Hydrochloride; Rifampicin; Sulfasalazine; Ethyl Icosapentate; Rebamipide; Cherry Bark Extract; Loxoprofen Sodium
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Thinking Abnormal, Fatigue, Insomnia, Hypervigilance
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Dosage: to be taken every 12 hours
Indication: Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Clarithromycin
Dosage: to be taken every 12 hrs replaced with paediatric syrup
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: male, weighing 77.2 kg (169.8 pounds)
Reactions: Sepsis, Pancytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
CC-4047
Dosage: 4 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-05-04
End date: 2012-05-08
CC-4047
Dosage: 4 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-12
End date: 2012-04-16
CC-4047
Dosage: 2 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-05-08
CC-4047
Dosage: 2 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-27
Clarithromycin
Dosage: 1000 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-12
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 40 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Start date: 2012-04-12
Revlimid
Dosage: 5 milligram
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Hydrocortisone; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Potassium Chloride; Atorvastatin Calcium; Metformin HCL; Amlodipine; Vasotec; Glyburide; Zometa; Prilosec; Magnesium Oxide; Niaspan; Tylenol; Actos; Imodium; Valtrex; Aspirin; Darbepoetin Alfa-Polysorbate; Feosol; Hydrocortisone
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2012-08-27
Patient: male
Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Malaise, Face Oedema, Oedema Peripheral
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Singapore on 2012-08-27
Patient: 63 year old female
Reactions: Urticaria, Rash Maculo-Papular
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 73 year old female
Reported by a physician from South Africa on 2012-08-25
Patient: 73 year old female
Reactions: Syncope, Dizziness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Renal Failure, Coma, Convulsion
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2012-07-11
Acupan
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2012-07-16
End date: 2012-07-27
Amikacin
Indication: Atypical Mycobacterium Pericarditis
Start date: 2012-07-11
Bactrim
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Atypical Mycobacterium Pericarditis
Start date: 2012-07-13
Cernevit-12
Indication: Vitamin Supplementation
Start date: 2012-07-10
End date: 2012-08-02
Clarithromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Atypical Mycobacterium Pericarditis
Start date: 2012-07-11
Isentress
Administration route: Oral
Indication: HIV Infection
Start date: 2012-05-01
Kaletra
Administration route: Oral
Indication: HIV Infection
Start date: 2012-03-01
Leucovorin Calcium
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-10
Myambutol
Dosage: 2 units
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-11
Olanzapine
Dosage: 1 unit
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-01
Perikabiven
Indication: Parenteral Nutrition
Start date: 2012-07-10
Potassium Chloride
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-10
Prazepam
Dosage: 1 unit
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-10
Rifabutin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Atypical Mycobacterium Pericarditis
Start date: 2012-07-11
Truvada
Administration route: Oral
Indication: HIV Infection
Start date: 2012-03-01
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 57.0 kg (125.4 pounds)
Reactions: Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Other drugs received by patient: Avelox; Mucosolvan; Inavir; Antibiotics-Resistant Lactic Acid Bacteriae; Kakkontou; Medicon; Acetaminophen; Brocin; Apricot Kernal Water; Senega Syrup; Saibokuro (Herbal Medicine); Maoto; Keishito
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 30.0 kg (66.0 pounds)
Reactions: Transplant Failure, Hepatitis Fulminant
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Indication: Pyrexia
Alusa
Indication: Pyrexia
Clarithromycin
Indication: Pyrexia
Mucodyne
Indication: Pyrexia
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Singapore on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Stridor, Wheezing
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Clarithromycin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 15.2 kg (33.4 pounds)
Reactions: Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Other drugs received by patient: Tipepidine Hibenzate; Onon; Nipolazin; Colistimethate Sodium W / Erythromycin Lactobio; Flomox; Mucodyne; Singulair; Periactin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 47 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2012-08-24
Patient: 47 year old female
Reactions: Bipolar I Disorder, Psychotic Behaviour
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Amoxicillin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 67 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-24
Patient: 67 year old male
Reactions: Large Intestine Perforation, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Pneumonia, Agranulocytosis, Pancytopenia, Septic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aldomet
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Aspenon
Indication: Arrhythmia Prophylaxis
Aspirin
Dosage: combination granule
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Start date: 2010-07-18
Clarithromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Start date: 2010-07-18
Doxazosin Mesylate
Indication: Prophylaxis
Doxazosin Mesylate
Indication: Hypertension
Lasix
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Loxonin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Rabeprazole Sodium
Indication: Drug Therapy
Voglibose
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Nsaid's; Cernilton; Prednisone TAB; Fosrenol; Warfarin Sodium; Opalmon; Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate; Tamsulosin HCL; Atelec; Precipitated Calcium Carbonate; Colestimide; Olmesartan Medoxomil
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Jaundice, Faeces Pale, Nausea, Dizziness, Chromaturia, Rash, Decreased Appetite
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 30 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23
Patient: 30 year old female
Reactions: Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Vomiting, Drug Effect Decreased, Body Mass Index Increased, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension, Abnormal Behaviour, Condition Aggravated, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Menstrual Disorder, Diplopia, Oedema, Dizziness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection
Gabapentin
Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Ketoconazole
Dosage: 7 days
Indication: Vaginal Lesion
Lamotrigine
Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug: Bromocriptine Mesylate
Dosage: 7.5 mg/day
Indication: Prolactinoma
Bromocriptine Mesylate
Dosage: 15 mg
Bromocriptine Mesylate
Dosage: 20 mg
Cabergoline
Dosage: 0.25 mg, 2/week
Indication: Prolactinoma
Cabergoline
Dosage: 2 mg/ week
Oxcarbazepine
Dosage: 1200 mg/day
Oxcarbazepine
Dosage: 600 mg
Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Other drugs received by patient: Quinagolide
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 36 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-08-23
Patient: 36 year old male
Reactions: Overwork, Psychotic Disorder, Completed Suicide, Insomnia
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Dosage: 750 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Mycobutin
Dosage: 300 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23
Patient:
Reactions: Pruritus, Hypersensitivity, Pain, Scab, Petechiae, Eczema, Erythema, Rash Pruritic, Oedema Peripheral, Blood Creatinine Increased, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Blister, Renal Failure Acute, Fluid Overload, Rash Generalised, Atrial Fibrillation, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, DRY Skin, Haemoglobin Decreased, Exfoliative Rash, Swelling, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bumetanide
Clarithromycin
Dosage: 500 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-21
Spironolactone
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Amiodarone HCL; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium; Furosemide; Methotrexate; Adenosine; Dioralyte; Fortisip; Heparin; Omeprazole; Adcal-D3; Teicoplanin; Warfarin Sodium; Dalteparin Sodium; Diclofenac Diethylamine; Folic Acid; Gentamicin; Metoclopramide; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Candesartan Cilexetil; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate; Clotrimazole; Acetaminophen; Tramadol Hydrochloride
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-22
Patient:
Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amiodarone HCL
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Chlorpromazine HCL
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clarithromycin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Domperidone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Famotidine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2012-08-22
Patient: male
Reactions: Malaise, Chest Discomfort, Face Oedema, Oedema Peripheral
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Dosage: 2 df per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2012-06-11
End date: 2012-06-17
Levofloxacin
Dosage: 2 df daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2011-06-11
End date: 2012-06-17
Rabeprazole Sodium
Dosage: 2 df
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2012-06-11
End date: 2012-06-17
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 67 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-22
Patient: 67 year old male
Reactions: Large Intestine Perforation, Agranulocytosis, Pancytopenia, Septic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
PL Gran.
Other drugs received by patient: Antiiarrhythmia; Nsaid's; Prednisone TAB; Hypotensive; PPI
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Erythema, Prurigo
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2011-01-26
End date: 2011-01-27
Lamaline
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2011-01-26
End date: 2011-01-27
Polery Adulte
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2011-01-26
End date: 2011-01-27
Other drugs received by patient: Symbicort; Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothizide; Spiriva; Prednisolone; Nebivolol
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-21
Patient: male
Reactions: Malaise, Chest Discomfort, Face Oedema, Oedema Peripheral
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2012-06-11
Levofloxacin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2012-06-11
Rabeprazole Sodium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Helicobacter Infection
Start date: 2012-06-11
End date: 2012-06-17
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Mania
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Omeprazole
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Iran (Islamic Republic OF) on 2012-08-21
Patient:
Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, Headache, Toxicity To Various Agents, Drug Abuse, Convulsion, Suicidal Ideation, Depressed Level of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Benzodiazepine Derivatives
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clarithromycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-21
Patient: male
Reactions: Faeces Pale, Jaundice, Nausea, Dizziness, Chromaturia, Rash, Decreased Appetite
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2012-08-21
Patient: 79 year old female, weighing 55.5 kg (122.0 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Pain, Scab, Petechiae, Eczema, Erythema, Rash Pruritic, Oedema Peripheral, Blood Creatinine Increased, Blister, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Renal Failure Acute, Fluid Overload, Rash Generalised, Atrial Fibrillation, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, DRY Skin, Haemoglobin Decreased, Exfoliative Rash, Swelling, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bumetanide
Dosage: unk
Clarithromycin
Dosage: 500 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-21
Spironolactone
Dosage: unk
Zocor
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Amiodarone HCL; Diclofenac Diethylammonium Salt; Gentamicin; Adenosine; Furosemide; Candesartan Cilexetil; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Adcal-D3; Dalteparin Sodium; Heparin; Clotrimazole; Fortisip; Omeprazole; Teicoplanin; Methotrexate; Folic Acid; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate; Dioralyte; Metoclopramide; Tramadol HCL; Warfarin Sodium; Paracetamol
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2012-08-20
Patient: 79 year old female, weighing 55.4 kg (121.9 pounds)
Reactions: Pruritus, Pulmonary Embolism, Eczema, Erythema, Rash Pruritic, Oedema Peripheral, Blood Creatinine Increased, Blister, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Skin Tightness, Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, Exfoliative Rash, Vasculitis, Rash Maculo-Papular, Hypersensitivity, Skin Exfoliation, Scab, Adverse Drug Reaction, Pain, Petechiae, Skin Swelling, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Renal Failure Acute, Fluid Overload, Rash Generalised, Atrial Fibrillation, DRY Skin, Rash, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Skin Irritation, Mucosal Erosion, Haemoglobin Decreased, Diarrhoea, Skin Erosion
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amiodarone HCL
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Amoxicillin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Bumetanide
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clarithromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-21
Methotrexate
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Simvastatin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Spironolactone
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Dalteparin Sodium; Candesartan Cilexetil; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Clotrimazole; Fortisip; Diclofenac Diethylammonium Salt; Adenosine; Furosemide; Acetaminophen; Tramadol HCL; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate; Teicoplanin; Adcal-D3; Dioralyte; Gentamicin; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium; Heparin; Folic Acid; Omeprazole; Metoclopramide
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 8 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-20
Patient: 8 year old female
Reactions: Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Hepatitis Fulminant
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Indication: Pyrexia
Alusa
Indication: Pyrexia
Clarithromycin
Indication: Pyrexia
Mucodyne
Indication: Pyrexia
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 80 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-20
Patient: 80 year old male
Reactions: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Condition Aggravated
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clarithromycin
Other drugs received by patient: Lvfx; Mino; Frpm; Lvfx
Possible Clarithromycin side effects in 47 year old female
Reported by a physician from Spain on 2012-08-18
Patient: 47 year old female
Reactions: Bipolar I Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Omeprazole
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