Erythromycin is used to treat various bacterial infections. It is also used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic only treats or prevents bacterial infections. It is not suitable for viral infections (eg colds, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can make it ineffective for future infections.
Take this medicine as directed by your doctor, usually with food. This medicine is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. If nausea occurs, it can be taken with food or milk.
The dosage and duration of treatment depends on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dose also depends on age and weight.
For best results, take this antibiotic at regular intervals. To help you remember, take this medicine at the same time every day.
If you are using this medicine to treat an infection, keep taking this medicine until you have taken the full prescribed dose, even if symptoms go away after a few days. Too early discontinuation of the drug can lead to a recurrence of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
If you are taking this medicine to prevent certain bacterial infections, take it exactly as your doctor has told you. Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s approval.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, and loss of appetite may occur. Taking this drug with food may reduce these symptoms. If these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Remember that this drug is being prescribed because your doctor thinks the benefit to you outweighs the risk of side effects. Many people using this drug do not experience serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you experience any serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain), unusual tiredness, muscle weakness, difficulty speaking. , blurred vision, drooping eyelids, hearing loss.
Get medical help right away if you experience very serious side effects, including: severe dizziness, fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat.
This medicine can rarely cause serious bowel disease caused by Clostridium difficile. This can happen during treatment or weeks or months after treatment is stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you experience: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramps, blood/mucus in stools.
Do not take antidiarrheal drugs or opioids if you have these symptoms as they may make your symptoms worse.
Long-term or repeated use of this medication may cause thrush or a new yeast infection. Call your doctor if you notice white spots in your mouth, changes in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek medical attention immediately if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, clarithromycin) or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or other problems. For more information, contact your pharmacist.
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially about: kidney disease, liver disease, a certain type of muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Erythromycin can cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (prolongation of the QT interval). Prolongation of the QT interval can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) palpitations/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that require immediate medical attention.
The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other medicines that can cause the QT interval to prolong. Before using erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT interval prolongation on ECG), family history of certain problems with heart (QT). E
CG prolongation, sudden cardiac death).
Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood can also increase the risk of QT prolongation. This risk may be increased if you are taking certain medications (such as diuretics/water pills) or if you have conditions such as heavy sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about the safe use of erythromycin.
Erythromycin can also cause live bacterial vaccines (such as the typhoid vaccine) to not work. Before you have any vaccinations/vaccinations, tell your doctor that you are using erythromycin.
Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all products you use (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products).
Some erythromycin products may contain sodium. If you are on a salt-restricted diet or have a medical condition such as congestive heart failure that may be worsened by increased salt intake, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Older people may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially hearing loss and QT interval prolongation (see above).
Drug interactions can change how a drug works or increase the risk of serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription and over-the-counter products and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor’s approval.
Many drugs other than erythromycin can affect heart rate (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, sotalol.
Other medicines may interfere with the excretion of erythromycin from the body and thus affect how erythromycin works. Examples include azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), some calcium channel blockers (eg, diltiazem, verapamil), some anticonvulsants (eg, carbamazepine, phenytoin), quinupristin-dalfopristin, saquinavir, etc.
Erythromycin may slow down the elimination of other drugs from the body, which may affect how they work. Affected drugs include bromocriptine, colchicine, certain benzodiazepines (eg, midazolam, triazolam), eletriptan, ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine, ergot dihydroamines), some drugs for erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension (eg, sildenafil, tadalafil), some “statins” . (such as lovastatin, simvastatin), vinblastine and others.
This medicine may interfere with certain lab tests (such as urinalysis), which can lead to false test results. Make sure lab staff and all doctors know you are taking this drug.
Post time: Aug-24-2023