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How Safe Is Taking Biaxin For Lung Infection?

i am taking biaxin for a supposed lung infection.this has been going on for approximately 3 months..i've been prescribed the antibiotic about 4 times in that 3 month period each time for a 10 day duration..
i'm starting to think this is bad because i feel like shit, all the time.
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Biaxin is Clarithomycin. It is higher antibiotic.
It is advisable not to take Clarithomycin frequently.
Since you are having repeated lung infection in last 3 months, better not to take empirical antibiotic.
Better to first diagnose type of infection.
So consult pulmonologist and get done sputum culture and sensitivity report.
Culture will tell you about type of infection and sensitivity report will guide about effective antibiotic treatment.
By doing this, you will be able to treat your lung infection effectively.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Safe Is Taking Biaxin For Lung Infection?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Biaxin is Clarithomycin. It is higher antibiotic. It is advisable not to take Clarithomycin frequently. Since you are having repeated lung infection in last 3 months, better not to take empirical antibiotic. Better to first diagnose type of infection. So consult pulmonologist and get done sputum culture and sensitivity report. Culture will tell you about type of infection and sensitivity report will guide about effective antibiotic treatment. By doing this, you will be able to treat your lung infection effectively. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.