Generic Name - Erythromycin
Category - Antibiotic medication
Indications
Bacterial infections.
Generic Theramycin 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 Theramycin) is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from producing proteins, which interferes with bacterial growth and multiplication, while not affecting human cells.
Generic for Theramycin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Theramycin 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 Theramycin 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 Theramycin. 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 Theramycin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTheramycin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Theramycin for Bacterial infections is to apply sparingly as a thin layer to affected area(s) twice a day, in the morning and the evening, after the skin has been thoroughly washed with soap and water and patted dry. The hands should be washed after application.
Generic for Theramycin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Theramycin 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, 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 Theramycin.
Generic for Theramycin and Pregnancy
Studies indicate that use of Generic Theramycin during pregnancy is not expected to cause harm to an unborn baby. Theramycin 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 Theramycin and Breastfeeding
Generic Theramycin passes into breast milk but does not appear to be harmful to a nursing baby. Theramycin 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 Theramycin and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Theramycin in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Theramycin and Geriatric
There is no specific information comparing use of topical Theramycin 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 Theramycin 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.
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