Ermac 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 84.74
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Opsonin pharma 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 the macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Specific interference with ribosomal protein synthesis
- Mainly used for treating infections caused by penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Particularly susceptible to specific micro-organisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis
- Binding to the 50S subunit or 70S ribosome
- Active against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria, mycoplasmas, and chlamydia
- Absorption, blood concentration, distribution, and excretion characteristics
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and children dosage and frequency
- Elderly dosage recommendation
- Dosage for children based on age and body weight
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity or toxicity in human studies
- Caution in prescribing to pregnant and lactating patients
Precautions & Warnings
- Care in patients with impaired hepatic function
Overdose Effects
- Actions to be taken in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution of suspension
- Storage and shelf-life of reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Recommended temperature, light, and moisture conditions
- Safety precaution for children