Mycin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.22
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Mycin Antibiotic 250mg Capsules
Category
- Antibiotics
- Medication
Description
- Effective treatment of various clinical infections
- Belongs to macrolides group of antibiotics
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Ear infections
- Eye infections
- Skin and Soft tissue infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Prophylaxis
- Other infections
Micro-organisms Susceptible
- Penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Gram-positive cocci and bacilli
- Neisseria catarhalis
- N.meningitis
- N.gonorrhoea
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Brodetella
- H. pertussis
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Legionella pneumophila
- Bacteroides fragilis
- B.oralis
- B.melaninogenicus
- Fusobacterium
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Treponema pallidum
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis
- Bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Active against many Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria
Absorption
- Destroyed by acid
- Absorption diminished by presence of food
Blood Concentration
- Peak serum concentrations after oral dose
- Serum half-life
- Half-life in subjects with oliguria
Distribution
- Widely distributed throughout body tissue and fluids
- Retention in the liver and spleen
- Protein binding of erythromycin base is 73%
Excretion
- 5 to 15% excreted in the urine
- Excreted in the bile
- Enters cerebrospinal fluid and crosses placenta
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and Children over 8 years dosage
- Elderly dosage
- Children aged 2 to 8 years dosage
- Infants and Children upto 2 years dosage
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline
- Recommendation to reduce the dose of theophylline
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Occasional abdominal discomfort
- Nausea and vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity or toxicity
- Caution for pregnant patients and lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function
Overdose Effects
- Discontinue in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution of suspension
- Storage and shelf life of reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and environmental storage conditions
- Keep out of the reach of children