Ilosone
Indicated to mitigate bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and resolve the condition effectively.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Erythroped
- Therapeutic class
Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Macrolide Antibiotic
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to macrolides; concurrent use of terfenadine
- Minor side effects
nausea; stomach cramps; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
1–4 hours
- Duration
6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
statins; theophylline; warfarin
- Age restrictions
Used based on clinical guidelines.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for gastrointestinal distress; caution in patients with hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
ototoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to mitigate bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and resolve the condition effectively.
Mechanism of action
Erythromycin is a macrolide that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This prevents the translocation of amino acids and the subsequent peptide chain formation, halting bacterial growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Regarded as safe when clearly indicated. Breastfeeding: Compatible with breastfeeding.
Ilosone
Indicated to mitigate bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and resolve the condition effectively.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Erythromycin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 250 mg124-250-mg-3161
- 120 tablets - 500 mg124-500-mg-3166