Generic Name - Erythromycin
Category - Antibiotic medication
Indications
Bacterial infections.
Generic P.C.E 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 (Generic P.C.E) is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from producing proteins, which interferes with bacterial growth and multiplication, while not affecting human cells.
Generic for P.C.E Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic P.C.E 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 P.C.E 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 P.C.E. 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 P.C.E Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericP.C.E
The usual recommended dosage of Generic P.C.E for Bacterial infections is
For Streptococcal Infections, 333 milligrams every 8 hours, or 500 milligrams every 12 hours.
For Urinary Tract Infections Due to Chlamydia Trachomatis During Pregnancy, 500 milligrams of erythromycin orally 4 times a day or 666 milligrams every 8 hours on an empty stomach for at least 7 days.
For Intestinal Infections, 500 milligrams every 12 hours, or 333 milligrams every 8 hours, for 10 to 14 days.
Generic for P.C.E Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic P.C.E 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 P.C.E.
Generic for P.C.E and Pregnancy
Studies indicate that use of Generic P.C.E during pregnancyis not expected to cause harm to an unborn baby. P.C.E 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 for P.C.E and Breastfeeding
Generic P.C.E passes into breast milk but does not appear to be harmful to a nursing baby. P.C.E 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 P.C.E and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic P.C.E in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for P.C.E and Geriatric
There is no specific information comparing use of topical P.C.E 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 P.C.E 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. |
