ERYTHROMYCIN

(er ITH roe MYE sin) Brand: E.E.S. Granules, E.E.S.-200, E.E.S.-400, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab, Ery-Tab, Eryc, EryPed, EryPed 200, EryPed 400, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, PCE Dispertab

What is the most significant information I must know about erythromycin?

• You must not take erythromycin if you are allergic to it, or if you are also using cisapride (Propulsid), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot), or pimozide (Orap). Erythromycin may interact with these medicines and could reason dangerous or life-threatening heart rhythm disorders.

• Till you take erythromycin, speak your doctor if you have liver malady, myasthenia gravis, a heart rhythm mess, a history of Long QT syndrome, or low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood.

• Take this medication for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also magnify your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Erythromycin will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking erythromycin and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medication unless your doctor tells you to.

What is erythromycin?

• Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Erythromycin fights bacteria in the body.

• Erythromycin is used to treat much various types of infections caused by bacteria.

• Erythromycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking erythromycin?

• You must not take erythromycin if you are allergic to it, or if you are taking any of the next medicines. Erythromycin may interact with these medicines and could reason dangerous or life-threatening heart rhythm disorders.

· cisapride (Propulsid);

· pimozide (Orap); or

· dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal) or ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot).

• To create certain you can safely take erythromycin, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· liver malady;

· myasthenia gravis;

· a heart rhythm disorder;

· a history of Long QT syndrome; or

· an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood).

• FDA pregnancy category B. Erythromycin is not expected to harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• Erythromycin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Older adults may be more likely to have side effects on heart rhythm, including a life-threatening quick heart rate.

How must I take erythromycin?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• You may take erythromycin with or without food.

• Do not crush, chew, interrupt, or open an erythromycin tablet or capsule. Swallow it intact.

• Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just till you measure a doze. Measure the liquid with a particular dose-measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• This medicine can reason unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using erythromycin.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat, unless otherwise directed on the medication label.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking erythromycin?

What are the possible side effects of erythromycin?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· severe dizziness, fainting, quick or pounding heartbeats;

· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

· hearing problems;

· vomiting or fussiness after eating (in a baby taking erythromycin);

· nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

· severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your person or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the person or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain;

· dizziness, headache, feeling tired;

· vaginal itching or discharge; or

· mild itching or skin rash.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect erythromycin?

• Much drugs can interact with erythromycin. Adown is just a partial list. Speak your doctor if you are using:

· alfentanil (Alfenta);

· bromocriptine (Parlodel);

· cilostazol (Pletal);

· colchicine (Colcrys);

· cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral);

· digoxin (Lanoxin);

· methylprednisolone (Medrol);

· sildenafil (Viagra);

· tacrolimus (Prograf);

· theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Theochron, Uniphyl);

· vinblastine (Velban);

· alprazolam (Xanax) or triazolam (Halcion);

· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);

· carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), or valproic acid (Depakene, Stavzor);

· atorvastatin (Lipitor, Caduet), lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev, Advicor), or simvastatin (Zocor, Simcor, Vytorin);

· heart or blood pressure medication such as amlodipine (Norvasc, Caduet, Exforge, Lotrel, Tekamlo, Tribenzor, Twynsta, Amturnide), diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia, Dilacor, Diltia, Diltzac, Taztia, Tiazac), or verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan);

· a heart rhythm medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), disopyramide (Norpace), dofetilide (Tikosyn), dronedarone (Multaq), flecainide (Tambocor), ibutilide (Corvert), mexiletine (Mexitil), procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl), propafenone, (Rythmol), quinidine (Quin-G), sotalol (Betapace), and others; or

· any another antibiotics.

• This list is not complete and there are much another drugs that can interact with erythromycin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about erythromycin.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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