Erythromycin Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Erythromycin

Sore throat
Eye, skin and stomach pain
Fever
Rapid heartbeat
Severe dizziness and fainting
Discharge such as vomiting or diarrhea
Nausea, loss of appettite, and fussiness after eating

Common Side Effects

Vaginal itching or discharge
Mild itching
Skin rash, redness, swelling, or itching
Dry or peeling skin

Warnings & Recalls for Erythromycin

Family Planning Warnings

Erythromycin is a pregnancy Category C and B medication (depending on the dosage and type). There is no evidence of risk in humans, but risk cannot be ruled out entirely. Erythromycin does not reach the fetus in adequate concentration to prevent congenitial syphilis. Erythromycin is found in breast milk.Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should discuss whether the pros of using Erythromycin outweigh the cons.

General Warnings

Patients should inform their doctors if they have liver disease, myasthenia gravis, a heart rhyth disorder, a history of Long QT syndrome, or an electrolyte imbalance.
Patients should not use Erythromycin if they are alleric to any ingerdient in the product.
Skipping doses will result in patients increasing their risk of further infection.
The elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of Erythromycin
Long-term use of Erythromycin could cause a second infection

Interactions

Erythromycin could interact with cisapride, pimozide, or dihydroerotamine, causing dangerous or life threatening heart rhythm disorders.

Erythromycin Treatment and Use

What is Erythromycin?

Erythromycin | Ilotycin is a antibiotic for treating or preventing bacterial infections only. The drug does not work on viral infections such as the common cold or flu.

How does it work?

The drug slows the growth of sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins that the bacteria needs to survive.

How to take it?

Erythromycin is available in tablet form to be taken orally before a meal on an empty stomach. If patients become nauseous, they should take the tablet with food or milk.

Erythromycin should be swallowed whole.
Erythromycin should be taken at equally spaced times.
The dosage and length of treatment is based on medical condition and reaction to the drug. For children, the dosage is based on their age and weight.

Patients should continue use of the medication, even when the infection goes away. The fully prescribed amount should be used.

Other Names for Erythromycin

Generic Names:

Erythromycin

Brand Names:

Ilotycin

Eryc

Ery-tab

Akne-mycin

Pce

Staticin

Erythra-Derm

Ery

T-Stat