Erythromycin Flashcards
1
Q
Drug Class
A
Macrolides
2
Q
Active
A
Erythromycin
3
Q
Indications
A
- Upper and lower RTI
- Skin infections (Acne, Rosacea)
- Chlaymdial infections
- Prevention and treatment of pertussis
4
Q
Dose Range
A
250 - 500mg q6-8h (m=4g/d)
5
Q
SE’s
A
- n/v
- diarrhoea
- abdominal pain and cramps
- candidal infection
- rash (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Erythromycin causes infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in infants
6
Q
Counselling
A
Labels: 5, 3b, D
6, 7 (suspensions)
- Should be taken on an empty stomach (30 minutes before food or two hours after food).
- continue until finished unless advised otherwise by the doctor.
- This medicine interacts with many drugs; tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking this medicine before starting or stopping any medicines, including herbal and over-the-counter products
7
Q
Monitoring
A
- Effectiveness of medication
- SE’s
- Allergies
- Hepatic function - Reduce dose in severe impairment
