ALTHROCIN SYRUP

Medicine Overview OF Althrocin Syp 60 ml

Erythromycinis a macrolide antibiotic used in various bacterial infections

THERAPEUTIC CLASS OF Althrocin Syp 60 ml

Antibiotics- (Macrolides)

WHY Althrocin Syp 60 ml IS PRESCRIBED

Erythromycin is pres cribed for the treatment of:
• Respiratory tract infections
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Ear, nose, throat (ent) infections
• Pneumococcal infections (prophylaxis)
• Streptococcal infections
• Acne
• Eye infections

WHEN TO TAKE

As advised by the physician.

HOW TO TAKE

According to the dosage forms the following routes of administartion are available:
• Intravenous
• Ophthalmic
• Oral
• Topical/Cutaneous

HOW IT WORKS

Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting in stunted cell growth.

Precautions

Should be taken in patients having:
• Hypersensitivity
• Porphyria
• Hepatic impairment
• Arrhythmias
• Severe renal impairment
• Aggravate muscle weakness
Report to the physician if the patients are allergic to Erythromycin or any other drugs.

Side Effects

Report to the physician immediately if the patients are having any of these following symptoms:
• Rash
• Urticaria
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Gastrointestinal (gi) discomfort
• Ototoxicity
• Central neurotoxicity,
• Agranulocytosis
• Arrhythmias
• Pancreatitis
• Hepatotoxicity
• Cholestatic jaundice
• Raised serum transaminases
• Eosinophilia