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T-Stat

Main Ingredient: Erythromycin

T-Stat 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. T-Stat is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as Gonorrhea and Syphilis as well as rheumatic fever, and bacterial endocarditis. T-Stat is given especially to those who are otherwise allergic or sensitive to sulfa drugs or penicillin.

Like most other antibiotics, T-Stat 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.

CAUTION

You should not use T-Stat if you have ever had an allergic reaction to or are sensitive to any macrolide antibiotics.

Do not drink soft drinks or fruit juices within an hour of using T-Stat as the acidity is going to lower its effectiveness.

WARNING

Consult your physician before taking T-Stat 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. T-Stat If diarrhea develops, contact your physician right away.

Extended use of T-Stat may result in the resistant bacteria that do not respond to it.

Oral form of T-Stat drops for ear infections should not be administered to infants younger than 2 months of age.

T-STAT AND PREGNANCY

If you are or planning to become pregnant discuss this with your physician before using T-Stat.

Nursing mother should switch to bottle-feed while taking T-Stat.

T-STAT SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of T-Stat may include upset stomach, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Rare side effects may include hives, rash, temporary hearing loss, inflammation of the intestine or severe allergic reaction.

T-STAT INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining T-Stat with the following:

Benzodiazepines
Blood-thinning drugs
Bromocriptine
Carbamazepine
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Dihydroergotamine
Disopyramide
Ergotamine
Hexobarbital
Seizure medications
Tacrolimus
Theophylline

Combining T-Stat with lovastatin may result in severe muscle wasting and kidney damage.

T-STAT 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.

T-STAT OVERDOSE

Symptoms of T-Stat overdose may include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting. In case of an overdose, seek medical help right away.

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