Erythrocin Tablets 250Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and...

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Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is usually active against most strains of the following organisms both in vitro and in clinical infections: Gram positive bacteria - Listeria monocytogenes, Corynebacterium diphtheriae (as an adjunct to antitoxin), Staphylococci spp, Streptococci spp (including Enterococci). Gram negative bacteria - Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Legionella pneumophila, Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis, Bordetella pertussis, Campylobacter spp. Mycoplasma - Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Ureaplasma urealyticum. Other organisms - Treponema pallidum, Chlamydia spp, Clostridia spp, L-forms, the agents causing trachoma and lymphogranuloma venereum

Purpose

Bacterial Infection

Ingredients

Erythromycin stearate

Warnings

As with other macrolides, rare serious allergic reactions, including acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) have been reported. If an allergic reaction occurs, the drug is advised to be discontinued and appropriate therapy is advised to be instituted. Physicians is advised to be aware that reappearance of the allergic symptoms may occur when symptomatic therapy is discontinued.
Rhabdomyolysis with or without renal impairment has been reported in seriously ill patients receiving erythromycin concomitantly with statins.
There have been reports suggesting erythromycin does not reach the foetus in adequate concentrations to prevent congenital syphilis. Infants born to women treated during pregnancy with oral erythromycin for early syphilis is advised to be treated with an appropriate penicillin regimen.

Side Effects

GI upset , Cholestatic jaundice , allergic reactions , reversible hearing loss , pancreatitis , cardiac effects , Myssthaenia like syndrome , Stevens-Johnson syndrome , toxic epidermal necrolysis , hepatotoxicity , hypotension , interstitial nephritis , hallucinations , chest pain , fever , malaise , QT Prolongation.