ERYTHROMYCIN

Main indication,

- venereal diseases when penicillin (syphilis), doxy (gono.chlamidia) & cipro (cha,croid) are not indicated or not active

- all indication of amoxy when allergic penicillin family

Dose

- 500mg x 4

- Maximum dose: 4 grams a day.

Drug interactions

- Theophylline : Increased concentration of theophylline

- Chloramphenicol : concurrent use is not recommended

- Lincomycins : concurrent use is not recommended

- Penicillins : since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the bactericidal effect of penicillins in the treatment of meningitis or in other situations where a rapid bactericidal effect is necessary, it is best to avoid concurrent therapy

Possible side/adverse effect

- Gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal or stomach cramping and discomfort; diarrhea, nausea or vomiting)

- may be hepatotoxic on rare occasion (yellow eyes or skin...).

- skin rash, hypersensitivity skin rash, redness, or itching

- Fever, unusual weakness,

 

Contraindications

- Hepatic function impairment

- Loss of hearing: patients with a history of hearing loss may be at increased risk of further hearing loss

 

Other informations

-Store below 40 °C preferably between 15 and 30 °C