Clarithromycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Common side effects of Clarithromycin
Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Rash, Injection site phlebitis, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Abnormal taste, Dyspepsia, Taste change, Abnormal liver function tests