What is e-Mycin used for?
E-Mycin is used to: treat certain bacterial infections. control acne, in addition to other acne treatments. prevent infections in people with a history of rheumatic disease, congenital heart disease or other acquired valvular heart disease and who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics.
Is erythromycin an antibiotic or penicillin?
Erythromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics.
Is e-Mycin a penicillin?
patients with a history of rheumatic disease, who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics. E-Mycin is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides. These medicines work by killing or stopping the growth of the bacteria which are causing the infection.
What bacteria is killed by erythromycin?
Medical uses. Erythromycin can be used to treat bacteria responsible for causing infections of the skin and upper respiratory tract, including Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Haemophilus and Corynebacterium genera.
What are the side effects of e mycin?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain/cramping, and loss of appetite may occur. Taking this medication with food may lessen these symptoms. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Who should not take erythromycin?
Before using erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).
What does erythromycin do to the body?
Erythromycin is used to prevent and treat infections in many different parts of the body, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, diphtheria, intestinal amebiasis, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, Legionnaire’s disease, pertussis, and syphilis.
How many days should I take erythromycin?
It is usually given 2 to 4 times a day. Your doctor will advise you on how long to take erythromycin for (usually 5 to 10 days), but depending on the infection, it could be longer. Always take your erythromycin exactly as your doctor has told you.
What drugs should not be taken with erythromycin?
Several reports and controlled studies have shown that erythromycin may interact with theophylline, carbamazepine, cyclosporin, tacrolimus, warfarin, digoxin, terfenadine, astemazole, cisapride, lovastatin, triazolam, and disopyramide.
Can I take paracetamol and erythromycin together?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between erythromycin and Paracetamol.