Generic Name - Erythromycin
Category - Acne, Anti-Biotics
Indications
Bacterial infections.
Generic E-Mycin is indicated to treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, Legionnaire's disease, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections and others. Medications that control or eradicate these bacteria are called antibiotics. Erythromycin (E-Mycin) is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from producing proteins, which interferes with bacterial growth and multiplication, while not affecting human cells.
Generic for E-mycin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic E-Mycin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic E-Mycin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Heart disease
Liver disease
Loss of hearing
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic E-Mycin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Digoxin
Disopyramide
Warfarin
Theophylline
Midazolam
Ergotamine
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Valproic acid
Tacrolimus
Cyclos
Terfenadine
Astemizole
Cisapride
Pimozide
Generic for E-mycin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericE-mycin
Generic E-mycin solution should be applied to the affected area 2 times a day. One should make sure that the area is thoroughly washed with soap and water and patted dry before applying medication. Reducing the frequency of applications may reduce peeling and drying.
Generic for E-mycin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic E-mycin side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine, difficulty breathing, hearing loss, pain on swallowing, ringing in the ears, severe or watery diarrhea, skin rash or itching, swelling of face or neck and yellowing of eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic E-mycin.
Generic for E-mycin and Pregnancy
Studies indicate that use of Generic E-mycin during pregnancyis not expected to cause harm to an unborn baby. Erythromycin has been used quite extensively during pregnancy, and it is generally considered to be safe. Do not take this medication without first talking Studies indicate that use of Generic E-mycin during pregnancy is not expected to cause harm to an unborn baby. Erythromycin has been used quite extensively during pregnancy, and it is generally considered to be safe. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment
Generic E-Mycin and Breast feedingto your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment
Generic for E-mycin and Breastfeeding
Generic E-Mycin passes into breast milk but does not appear to be harmful to a nursing baby. Erythromycin is generally considered to be safe for use by breast-feeding mothers. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby
Generic for E-mycin and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic E-Mycin in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for E-mycin and Geriatric
There is no specific information comparing use of topical erythromycin in the elderly with use in other age groups. This medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic E-Mycin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
