Ilotycin
Main Ingredient: Erythromycin
Ilotycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat nearly most
bacterial infections of the body including those of throat, ears, and
eyes, upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary tract and heart.
Ilotycin is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
such as Gonorrhea and Syphilis as well as rheumatic fever, and bacterial
endocarditis. Ilotycin is given especially to those who are otherwise
allergic or sensitive to sulfa drugs or penicillin.
Like most other antibiotics, Ilotycin works best when there is a
steady supply of drug in the system. To do that, it is vital not to miss
any doses and it should be taken at regularly intervals.
ILOTYCIN SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Ilotycin may include upset stomach,
diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Rare side effects of
Ilotycin may include hives, rash, temporary hearing loss, inflammation
of the intestine or severe allergic reaction.
ILOTYCIN WARNING
Consult your physician before taking Ilotycin if you have ever had
liver disease, myasthenia gravis, or hearing loss.
If a new infection develops, report it to your physician right
away.
A severe form of intestinal inflammation may be caused by using
Ilotycin. If diarrhea develops, contact your physician right away.
Extended use of Ilotycin may result in the resistant bacteria
that do not respond to it.
Oral form of Ilotycin drops for ear
infections should not be administered to infants younger than 2 months of
age.
ILOTYCIN AND PREGNANCY
If you are or planning to become pregnant discuss this with your
physician before using Ilotycin, though it is considered safe during pregnancy.
Nursing mother should switch to bottle-feed while taking
Ilotycin as it passes into breast milk.
ILOTYCIN INTERACTION
Check with your physician before combining Ilotycin with the
following:
Benzodiazepines
Blood-thinning drugs
Bromocriptine
Carbamazepine
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Dihydroergotamine
Disopyramide
Ergotamine
Hexobarbital
Seizure medications
Tacrolimus
Theophylline
Combining Ilotycin with lovastatin may result in severe muscle
wasting and kidney damage.
ILOTYCIN DOSES
ADULTS
250-400 mg every 6 hours, not to exceed 4g in a 24-hour
period.
CHILDREN
15-25 mg per pound of body weight depending upon the
severity of infection.
ORAL SUSPENSION
½ -2 teaspoon, depending upon body weight, 4 times
daily for 10days.
ILOTYCIN OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Ilotycin overdose may include diarrhea, nausea, stomach
cramps, and vomiting. In case of Ilotycin overdose, seek medical help
right away.
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