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Biaxin, Biaxin XL
Antibiotic • Macrolide
PremiumBinds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis
From the drug index — may include conditions studied rather than approved indications
5 curated · 5 major or contraindicated · select a row for management
| Interacting drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| colchicine | contraindicated | Colchicine toxicity - fatal cases reported |
| simvastatin | contraindicated | Up to 10-fold increase in simvastatin levels, high risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis |
| tacrolimus | contraindicated | Severe tacrolimus toxicity with nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity |
| atorvastatin | major | Increased myopathy risk, though less than simvastatin |
| digoxin | major | Significantly elevated digoxin levels and toxicity risk |
No significant interaction
Not recorded for Clarithromycin. Absence here means this database does not hold a category — not that the drug is safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Assembled from: drug index, curated drug database, curated interaction pairs.
