Erode 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.17
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | United pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Ear infections
- Eye infections
- Skin and Soft tissue infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Prophylaxis
- Other infections
Description
- Belongs to macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Used for treatment of infections caused by penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Effective against various micro-organisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis
- Specific binding to 50S subunit or 70S ribosome
- Active against many Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria
- Absorption and blood concentration details
- Distribution throughout body tissue and fluids
- Excretion details
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage recommendations for adults, children, and elderly
- Different dosages for age groups
- Divided doses based on body weight
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline leading to increased serum levels and toxicity
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting after oral administration
- Discomfort generally subsides after a few days
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of human teratogenicity or toxicity
- Caution advised for pregnant patients and lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use in patients with impaired hepatic function as excreted principally in bile
Overdose Effects
- Discontinue in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug
- Not removed by peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of suspension
- Shaking the suspension well before use
- Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children