Fascar Tablet 500mg

About Fascar Tablet 500mg

Fascar Tablet 500mg Uses

• Treats community acquired pneumonia and acute bronchitis
• Manages upper respiratory tract infections like pharyngitis and sinusitis
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections
• Used with other medicines for H. pylori related stomach ulcers
• Treats acute otitis media and tonsillitis

Fascar Tablet 500mg Benefits

• Broad spectrum action against common respiratory pathogens
• Good tissue penetration reaches lung and skin infection sites effectively
• Twice daily dosing improves treatment compliance
• Effective against many resistant Streptococcus and Haemophilus strains

What Experts Say

Clarithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. It works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and blocking protein synthesis, which stops bacteria from multiplying. This mechanism makes it effective against many gram positive and atypical respiratory pathogens including Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydophila pneumoniae.

Clinicians often prefer clarithromycin for patients who cannot tolerate penicillin, since cross reactivity between the two drug classes is minimal. Its extended half life allows twice daily dosing, which supports better adherence compared to some other antibiotics requiring more frequent dosing.

Physicians caution that macrolides including clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval on an ECG. Patients with existing heart rhythm problems or those taking other QT prolonging drugs need careful monitoring. Doctors also weigh interaction risk with statins and blood thinners before prescribing it.

Drug Class

• Macrolide Antibiotic

Fascar Tablet 500mg formula

• Clarithromycin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Fascar Tablet 500mg?

• Take Fascar Tablet 500mg exactly as prescribed by the doctor, usually every 12 hours
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Take with or without food based on stomach tolerance
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early
• Do not double the dose if a dose is missed, just take the next one on schedule

Drug Interactions

• Statins: Increases blood levels of simvastatin and lovastatin, raising the risk of muscle damage.
• Warfarin: Can increase bleeding risk by enhancing the blood thinning effect.
• Digoxin: Raises digoxin blood levels and increases toxicity risk.
• Theophylline: Can raise theophylline levels leading to toxicity symptoms.
• Colchicine: Combination can cause serious and potentially fatal colchicine toxicity.

Risks and warnings

• Heart Rhythm Risk: Clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval and should be used cautiously in patients with existing arrhythmia.
• Liver Function: Rare cases of liver enzyme elevation and hepatitis have been reported with prolonged use.
• Pregnancy Caution: Use only if clearly needed and under medical supervision, since animal studies show possible fetal risk.
• Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment may be required in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Drug Resistance: Incomplete courses can contribute to antibiotic resistance in the community.

Fascar Tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Nausea and stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Altered taste sensation
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Skin rash or allergic reaction
• Irregular heartbeat in rare cases
• Liver enzyme changes on blood tests

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack