Hospimycin 500mg Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
1,060.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Clarithromycin (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
SAFE
Alcohol
SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Hospimycin 500mg Injection.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Hospimycin 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Hospimycin 500mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

Hospimycin 500mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Hospimycin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hospimycin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Hospimycin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hospimycin 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Clarithromycin   500mg

Uses of Hospimycin Injection
Hospimycin 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Hospimycin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Hospimycin Injection works
Hospimycin 500mg Injection is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Hospimycin Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Hospimycin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Hospimycin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is clarithromycin a penicillin, antibiotic, or a fluoroquinolone?
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, not a penicillin or fluoroquinolone

Q. Is Hospimycin safe?
Hospimycin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take Hospimycin for bacterial vaginosis, tooth infection, bladder infection, acne and cystitis?
Hospimycin can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis unless resistance has not been developed against clindamycin or any macrolide antibiotic (Hospimycin. azithromycin, etc.)

Q. Is Hospimycin gluten free or contain sulfa?
Hospimycin is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use. Hospimycin is not a sulfa drug/does not contain sulpha

Q. Can I take clarithromycin with amoxicillin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, metronidazole or Nyquil?
Yes clarithromycin can be taken with amoxicillin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, metronidazole or Nyquil. Always consult your physician before use

Q. Does Hospimycin cause drowsiness, insomnia, or thrush?
Hospimycin does not cause drowsiness when taken as prescribed. But, it may cause insomnia (sleeplessness) and thrush (infection of mouth caused by candida fungus)

Q. Does Hospimycin affect birth control?
When taken with birth control pills, Hospimycin does not affect birth control.