ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE

Drug Name: ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE DESCRIPTION:
ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE - INTRAVENOUS (eh-rith-row-MY-sin lack-toe-BYE-oh-nate)

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting or irritation at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop stomach cramps, diarrhea, jaundice, dark urine, unusual tiredness or ringing in the ears while taking ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. Use of ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE:
ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE: ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE is administered by injection into a vein. It may be infused continuously or given a separate doses at evenly spaced intervals around the clock to ensure a constant level of medication in your blood. Take this medication for the full time prescribed. Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in a reinfection.

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE USES:
ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE is an antibiotic used to treat various infections.

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of liver disease/jaundice, and of any allergies you may have. Caution is advised when ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE is used in infants. Though very unlikely to happen, a stomach problem called IHPS has been noted. Contact your child's doctor immediately if the child has persistent vomiting or increased irritability. ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Small amounts of drug do appear in breast milk, so consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all the drugs you may use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially of the following: carbamazepine, cyclosporine, theophylline, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), warfarin, terfenadine, astemizole, felodipine (a calcium channel blocker), cisapride, birth control pills, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), digoxin, pimozide, certain live vaccines, disopyramide, phenytoin, sparfloxacin (a quinolone antibiotic), all other antibiotics, certain drugs for high cholesterol (e.g., lovastatin). ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE NOTES:
When possible, the injection will be replaced with medication taken by mouth.

MISSED ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE STORAGE:
ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE is stable for 8 hours at room temperature or for 24 hours if refrigerated. The medication may be frozen for up to 30 days. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator and use within 8 hours of thawing. Do not refreeze thawed medication. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.