Erythrokem 250mg Tablet

Brand Name Erythrokem 250mg Tablet
Salt Composition

Erythromycin (250mg)

Strength 250mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablet(s) in strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antibiotic

SubCategory

Anti-Biotic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
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    Medical Description of Erythrokem 250mg Tablet

    Erythrokem tablet contains Erythromycin used to treat bacterial infections such as Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Otitis media, Bronchitis, Pertussis, Prophylaxis for Rheumatic fever, Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Syphillis, Stomach, and intestinal infections, and Pelvic inflammatory diseases. The use of this medicine effective against infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It produces its effect by inhibiting the growth of bacteria that helps to relieve the symptoms and treat infections. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Don’t break,chew, or crush the tablet


    Erythrokem 250mg Tablet Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections such as Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Otitis media, Bronchitis, Pertussis, Prophylaxis for Rheumatic fever, Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Syphillis, Stomach, and intestinal infections, and Pelvic inflammatory diseases.


    Erythrokem 250mg Tablet Benefits

    Bacterial infections:

    Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

    Community-acquired pneumonia

    It is a type of pneumonia which usually found in people who are not admitted to the hospital recently. It is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, and Mycoplasma pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, sputum, fever, and abdominal pain.

    Syphilis

    It is a sexually transmitted disease that usually begins as a painless sore on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. It is caused by bacteria called Treponema pallidum. Symptoms include fever, genital warts, sore throat, inflamed lymph nodes, headache and hair loss, and weight loss.

    Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

    Infection of the swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils is called pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The infection that affects both the throat and the tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.

    Otitis media

    It is also called an ear infection. While compared with adults children are more prone to this infection. It is caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include ear pain, difficulty in sleeping, loss of balance, headache, loss of appetite, and drainage of fluid from the ear.

    Skin infection

    It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness

    Acute bronchitis

    It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.

    Pelvic inflammatory diseases:

    It is also called pelvic infection. It is an infection of the female reproductive organs that occur in the female upper genital tract. It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread via the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Symptoms include pain in the pelvic region, abnormal vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding, pain during intercourse, fever, and difficulty in urination.

    Pertussis

    It is also called Whooping cough, a contagious respiratory tract infection. It is caused by Bordetella pertussis. Symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, red, watery eyes, fever, cough, and extreme cough.

    Prophylaxis for Rheumatic fever

    It is an inflammatory disease that develops when strep throat or fever does not treat properly. It is mainly caused by Streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms include fever, tender joints, swollen joints, painless bumps, chest pain, fatigue, uncontrollable body movements, and Heart murmur.


    Erythrokem 250mg Tablet Indication

    Erythrokem tablet is prescribed in the following indications such Bacterial infections, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Otitis media, Bronchitis, Pertussis, Prophylaxis for Rheumatic fever, Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Syphillis, Stomach, and intestinal infections, and Pelvic inflammatory diseases.


    Mechanism of action of Erythrokem 250mg Tablet

    Erythrokem tablets contain Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.


    How Erythrokem 250mg Tablet works

    Erythrokem tablets contain Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.


    Erythrokem 250mg Tablet Contraindication

    Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Erythromycin

    It is contraindicated to use this medicine along with ergotamine, HMG CoA reductase inhibitors because it may increase the risk for developing myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis


    Erythrokem 250mg Tablet Side Effects

    Abdominal pain

    Cholestatic hepatitis

    Diarrhea

    Dyspepsia

    Flatulence

    Hallucinations

    Headache

    Interstitial nephritis

    Pseudomembranous colitis

    QT prolongation

    Tinnitus


    FAQs for Erythrokem 250mg Tablet

    • Can the use of Erythrokem tablets cause diarrhea?

    Yes, the use of this medicine may cause diarrhea since it is an antibiotic it affects both harmful and good bacteria which leads to cause diarrhea. Kindly consult with your doctor if your symptoms get worsen.

    • Can the use of Erythrokem tablets cause infertility?

    There is no evidence that the use of this medicine will cause infertility in males or females

    • What if I don’t get better after using the Erythrokem tablet?

    Kindly consult with your doctor even you didn’t feel well after completing the full course of treatment.


    Precautions and general warning of Erythrokem 250mg Tablet

    Alcohol

    Consuming alcohol is considered unsafe while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    No, Consuming this medicine will not affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are having a history of renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    The medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Erythrokem 250mg Tablet

    The Tablet is taken orally on an empty stomach. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Erythrokem 250mg Tablet in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Erythrokem 250mg Tablet in children

    It is considered safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Erythrokem 250mg Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Erythrokem tablets should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    The use of this medicine may increase the risk of sudden death

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having hepatic impairment including increased liver enzymes, hepatocellular, and cholestatic hepatitis

    The use of this medicine may aggravate the weakness of patients with myasthenia gravis

    Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea was reported while you are receiving this medicine

    Following the therapy, Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis was reported in infants

    At long-term use may cause an overgrowth of fungal or bacterial infections

    The use of this medicine associated with QT prolongation

    Diarrhea

    This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhea.

    Antibiotic resistance

    Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics). After taking of complete course not feel better.


    Talk to your doctor if

    You have a history of gastrointestinal disease

    You are not responding to the treatment

    You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching


    General instructions

    Erythrokem is a regular antibiotic against bacterial infections. particularly used for acute respiratory conditions, ear pains, surgical conditions, skin and soft tissue infections, genital sores, and cancer management. It involves blocking protein and killing bacteria. Does not help to treat viral diseases. Do not overdose on the tablet and take it according to the prescribed format. Before taking Erythromycin precautions to be taken if having any allergy history cardiac or kidney disease.


    Drug Interaction of Erythrokem 250mg Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    BCG vaccine live

    The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Cholera vaccine

    Use alternative medicine, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination

    Antithrombin 111

    Use alternative drugs because the use of erythromycin increases the effect of azithromycin by decreasing its metabolism.

    Digoxin

    Use alternative drugs because the use of erythromycin increases the effect of digoxin by altering the intestinal flora

    Ceritinib

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of erythromycin increase the effect of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter

    Cisapride

    Use alternative drugs because the use of erythromycin increases the toxicity of cisapride by QTc interval

    Drug-Food Interaction

    The food may increase the effect of the medicine in your body so it is advised to take this tablet with food to increase the absorption

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Colitis

    This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This medicine should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.

    Myasthenia gravis

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of macrolide antibiotics trigger the symptoms of myasthenia gravis

    Liver disease:

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of erythromycin may cause hepatotoxicities like abnormal liver function, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, necrosis, and hepatic failure.

    QT prolongation:

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a history of bradyarrhythmia, proarrhythmic like uncorrected hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia because the use of erythromycin itself may cause cardiac repolarization and QT interval.


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.

    Protect from light and heat.

    Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.

    Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Erythrokem is widely used in treating certain bacterial infections like sinusitis, ear pain, and pneumonia. It is found to be a macrolide-type antibiotic. Erythromycin is considered to be the macrolide antibacterial drug given for mild to moderate types of bacterial infections. Its basic function is to stop the synthesis of certain proteins needed by bacteria for its survival. Thus it stops the growth of bacteria and prevents infection.