Comparing Erythromycin
Erythromycin |
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Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Bowel Preparation, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Chlamydia Infection, Pertussis,... more |
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Prescription only |
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6.4
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Side Effects
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See the full erythromycin side effects document. |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| E-Mycin, E.E.S. Granules, E.E.S.-200, E.E.S.-400, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab, Ery-Tab, Eryc, EryPed,... | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||
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2 hours |
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N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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B
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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N/A |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||
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A total of 725 drugs are known to interact with erythromycin:
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June 24, 1964 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||
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N/A |
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For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Almost immediate relief within 24 - 48 hours for moderate to severe sinus infections. I have experienced a temporary hearing loss that may be a side-effect.