| Brand Name | Erythrocin |
| Generic Name | Erythromycin |
| Drug Class | Prokinetic Agent |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Various (Generic) |
| Indications | Gastroparesis |
| Type | Tablet, Capsule, Suspension, IV |
| Doses | 250 mg orally 3-4 times daily |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, QT prolongation |
| Interactions | QT prolongation risk; avoid with other such agents |
| Overdose | GI upset, ototoxicity, liver issues. |
| Missed Dose | Take ASAP; do not double. |
| Contraindications | Liver disease, QT prolongation |
| Alternatives | Metoclopramide, Domperidone, Cisapride |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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This is an antibiotic known as erythromycin, and this is applied in the treatment of bacterial diseases i.e. respiratory tract and skin infection and infection of Helicobacter pylori.
The action of erythromycin is by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins and this inhibits the growth and development of bacteria.
The commonest side effects include the stomach upsets, diarrhea and stomach pains. The negative side effects are not severe and may be preoccupied with liver damages and allergy.
Erythromycin is taken as a tablet or in a liquid form by mouth too. It is used without a meal but in the instance of stomach sickness then it can be used with a meal.
Erythromycin does not have any issues related to pregnancy, and unprofessional prescription should never be observed in any way.
The reason is that in case you miss a dose then you must take it as early as you can but it does not mean that one has to take it earlier than the next one. Do not take two doses at once.
As an effect of erythromycin, liver poisoning may be received to a very high level. It may have an impact on your liver and when you are taking a long effects drug, the doctor can maintain it on this medicine.
Yes, one can take a number of times with unbelievable quantity of medications, including blood thinners and other antibiotics. However, another thing that you ought to remember is that you must tell your doctor about the medication that you take on a regular basis.
Erythromycin usually acts within hours of the administration despite the whole course of administering the drugs in order to ensure that the infection is done away with clean.
Yes, no, Erythromycin can be used to treat bacteria caused by sinus which can be treated by other antibiotics based on the infection and other factors on a patient.
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