Erysanbe: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Prevention

What is the function of erysanbe?

Erysanbe is an antibiotic drug containing the active ingredient erythromycin (erythromycin). This drug is classified in it works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This drug is included in prescription drugs, therefore, this drug can only be obtained by prescription from a doctor. This drug is mainly used to treat infections caused by bacteria.

For example, infections of the respiratory tract (bronchitis, pneumonia, Legionnaires disease, chronic cough), sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis), skin infections, urinary tract infections, and ear infections. In addition, this drug can also be used to prevent rheumatic fever.

However, erysanbe cannot be used to treat flu, fever, or other viral infections.

How to use Erysanbe?

The following are things you can do when using erysanbe, including the following.

• Use this medication in accordance with the doctor's directions on the drug prescription. Your doctor has determined the appropriate dosage for your condition, so follow all directions.
• Do not use this antibiotic if you do not understand the instructions given. If there is something you do not understand, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist again.
• Before swallowing the tablet, chew it first.
• You can take this medication on an empty stomach or when the stomach is filled with food.
• Use this drug according to the time determined by the doctor. Don't stop taking the drug even if you feel better.
• Since this drug may affect some of the medical tests you are doing, tell your doctor first that you are under the influence of the erysanbe drug.

How to save erysanbe?

As with other medicines, you must store this medicine in accordance with the drug storage rules given by your doctor or pharmacist, or that is stated on the medicine package. Things that you should pay attention to when storing medicine are as follows:

• Store the drug in a place at room temperature.
• Keep the medicine away from sun exposure, or other direct exposure to light.
• Do not place it in a place that is too hot or humid.
• Keep this antibiotic drug out of reach of children and pets.
• Do not store this medication in the bathroom.
• Do not store and freeze erysanbe in the freezer.

Meanwhile, the things that you should do when erysanbe has expired or is not used otherwise are as follows:

• Throw away the medicine immediately when it has expired or you have stopped using it.
• Do not flush the medicated tablets down the toilet or flush them down the drain.
• If you are not sure how to dispose of the correct medicine, you should ask your local waste disposal agency pharmacist about the correct and safe way to dispose of the medicine.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the erysanbe dosage for adults?

Adult dosage for chancroid

250-500 milligrams (mg) orally every 6 hours.

Adult dose for lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)

250-500 mg taken every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for mycoplasma pneumonia

250-500 mg orally every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for non-gonorrhea urethritis

250-500 mg taken every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for otitis media

250-500 mg orally every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for pharyngitis

250-500 mg orally every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for pneumonia

250-500 mg taken every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for soft tissue infections

250-500 mg taken every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for early syphilis

250-500 mg orally every 6 hours.

Adult dose for upper respiratory tract infections

250-500 mg orally every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for bronchitis

250-500 mg taken every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for chlamydia infection

250-500 mg taken every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for lyme disease

250-500 mg taken every 6 hours.

Adult dosage for rheumatic fever prophylaxis

250 mg orally twice a day.

What is the erysanbe dosage for children?

Children's dosage for pneumonia

50 mg / kilogram (kg) / day taken separately every 6 hours and done for 2 weeks.

Children's dosage for chlamydia infection

50 mg / kilogram (kg) / day taken separately every 6 hours and done for 2 weeks.

Children's dosage for rheumatic fever prophylaxis

250 mg orally twice a day.

In what dosage is erysanbe available?

Erysanbe is available in 500 mg tablets

Side effects

What are the possible side effects when using Erysanbe?

As with other medicines, erysanbe also has a risk of side effects from using drugs. Drug side effects are divided into several types, some are common and some are not. There are also side effects that appear but will go away on their own, and there are also serious side effects that need immediate treatment from a doctor.

The following are common side effects that may go away on their own, namely:

• stomach aches
• diarrhea
• nausea
• throws up
• loss of appetite for food

Even so, if your condition doesn't get better and the side effects don't go away, contact your doctor immediately. Meanwhile, the following is a list of side effects that are rare, but quite serious and if you experience them, you should get immediate attention from a doctor. Among others are:

• wheezing or breath sounds
• allergic reactions such as itchy skin, skin rash, difficulty breathing
• the stomach feels very, very painful, and the stools are bloody or very watery
• headache followed by pain in the chest, fainting, or a very fast heart beat
• hearing problems
• liver disorders such as loss of appetite, the body feels tired and easily injured, dark urine, pale stools, and yellow eyes and skin (jaundice).
• seizures

Warnings & Precautions

What should be done before using Erysanbe?

Before deciding to use Erysanbe, there are a number of things that you should pay attention to and do, namely:

• Tell your doctor if you have any allergies to erythromycin or any other medicines that contain erythromycin.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or liver problems.
• Tell your doctor all types of medicines you are currently using, including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, multivitamins, and herbal medicines. Especially if you are taking medicines containing lovastatin, simvastatin, cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine, and dihidroergotamine.
• Tell your doctor if you have any allergies to other medicines, foods, or dyes, and preservatives.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart problems that can irregular heart rhythms and also cause you to pass out easily.
• If you are going to have an operation, tell the doctor who is treating you that you are taking the drug erythromycin.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Is erysanbe safe for use by pregnant and lactating women?

It is still not certain whether this drug is safe for consumption by pregnant and lactating women. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the equivalent of the Indonesian POM Agency classifies erysanbe into pregnancy risk category B.

The following are references to pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A: No risk,
• B: No risk in some studies,
• C: May be risky,
• D: There is positive evidence of risk,
• X: Contraindicated,
• N: Not known

Interaction

What medicines may interact with Erysanbe?

Drug interactions that may occur between Erysanbe and some other drugs. These drug interactions should be avoided, although in some cases two different drugs can be used together. If this happens, your doctor may change the dose, or take other precautions if necessary.

There are 528 types of drugs that can interact with erysanbe. The following are drugs that should not be used in conjunction with erysanbe, because interactions between the two may increase the risk of side effects:

• acalabrutinib
• alfuzosin
• amprenavir
• bcg
• bedaquiline
• bepridil
• citalopram
• delavirdine
• dicumarol
• ergotamine
• ergonovine
• fentanyl
• fingolimod

Meanwhile, the following are drugs that should not be used together with erysanbe, although in some cases the interactions that occur may include the best treatment, namely:

• famotidine
• felodipine
• flecainide
• gatifloxacin
• grepaflocaxin
• guanfacine
• imatinib
• irinotecan
• lactulose
• lapatinib
• lithium

Not all drug interactions are listed above. Keep a record of all the medicines you are currently taking and give these notes to your doctor so that your doctor can help you prevent drug interactions that may occur.

What foods and alcohol can interact with erysanbe?

It is not yet known whether there is food and alcohol that can interact with erysanbe. However, certain drugs should not be taken at mealtimes or when eating certain types of food because interactions may occur.

Consuming alcohol or tobacco-derived products with certain drugs can also cause interactions. Discuss with your health care professional the use of drugs with food, alcohol, or products derived from tobacco.

What health conditions can interact with erysanbe?

• colitis, or inflammation of the intestines
• liver disorders
• Long QT, which is a heart disease that occurs when the heart's electrical system does not function normally.
• premature
• Myasthenia gravis, which is a chronic autoimmune disease

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

If you accidentally take a larger dose of medicine than directed by your doctor, or if a child has accidentally taken your medicine, contact the Emergency Room (UGD) at the nearest hospital immediately.

Symptoms of an overdose that may arise after consuming erysanbe are temporary hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take your medication, take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it turns out that time tells you to take the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take larger doses than directed by your doctor. If there are instructions for using a drug that you do not understand, do not conclude it yourself and immediately contact the nearest doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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