Pronunciation: e-RITH-roe-MYE-sin LAK-toe-BYE-oh-nate
Generic Name: Erythromycin Lactobionate
Brand Name: Erythromycin Lactobionate - I.V.
Erythromycin Lactobionate is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It may also be used to prevent attacks of rheumatic fever in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Erythromycin Lactobionate is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Erythromycin Lactobionate if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Erythromycin Lactobionate
- you are taking astemizole, cisapride, diltiazem, dofetilide, dronedarone, eletriptan, an ergot alkaloid (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine), halofantrine, an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, ritonavir), imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), nilotinib, pimozide, propafenone, a streptogramin (eg, quinupristin/dalfopristin), terfenadine, tetrabenazine, tolvaptan, toremifene, vandetanib, or verapamil
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Erythromycin Lactobionate:
Some medical conditions may interact with Erythromycin Lactobionate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have diarrhea
- if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, heart problems, a fast or irregular heartbeat, myasthenia gravis, or the blood disorder porphyria
- if you take any medicine that may increase the risk of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval). Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of this type of irregular heartbeat
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Erythromycin Lactobionate. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Astemizole, cisapride, diltiazem, dofetilide, dronedarone, halofantrine, an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, ritonavir), imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), nilotinib, pimozide, propafenone, a streptogramin (eg, quinupristin/dalfopristin), terfenadine, tetrabenazine, toremifene, vandetanib, or verapamil because side effects, such as heart toxicity or irregular heartbeat, may occur. Check with your doctor if you have questions about which medicines may affect your heartbeat
- Eletriptan, ergot alkaloids (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine), or tolvaptan because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Erythromycin Lactobionate
- Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for aches and pains, allergies, blood thinning, breathing problems, cancer, diabetes, erection problems, gout, irregular heartbeat or other heart problems, high blood calcium levels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, HIV infection, inflammation, infections, low blood sodium levels, migraine, mood or mental problems, nausea and vomiting, overactive bladder, Parkinson disease, prevention of organ transplant rejection, seizures, stomach problems, trouble sleeping), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, coenzyme Q10, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, St. John's wort) may also interact with Erythromycin Lactobionate. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines might interfere with Erythromycin Lactobionate
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Erythromycin Lactobionate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Erythromycin Lactobionate:
Use Erythromycin Lactobionate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Erythromycin Lactobionate is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Erythromycin Lactobionate at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Erythromycin Lactobionate. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Do not use Erythromycin Lactobionate if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Erythromycin Lactobionate.
- Erythromycin Lactobionate works best if it is used at the same time(s) each day.
- To clear up your infection completely, use Erythromycin Lactobionate for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Erythromycin Lactobionate, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Erythromycin Lactobionate.
Important safety information:
- Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
- Erythromycin Lactobionate only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- Be sure to use Erythromycin Lactobionate for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- Long-term or repeated use of Erythromycin Lactobionate may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you use Erythromycin Lactobionate before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Rarely, patients taking Erythromycin Lactobionate have developed reversible hearing loss. This risk is greater if you have kidney problems or you take high doses of Erythromycin Lactobionate. Contact your doctor if you develop decreased hearing or hearing loss.
- Erythromycin Lactobionate may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Erythromycin Lactobionate.
- Lab tests, including liver function or kidney function, may be performed while you use Erythromycin Lactobionate. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Erythromycin Lactobionate with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval).
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Erythromycin Lactobionate while you are pregnant. Erythromycin Lactobionate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Erythromycin Lactobionate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Erythromycin Lactobionate:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild irritation, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; changes in the amount of urine produced; decreased hearing or hearing loss; fast or irregular heartbeat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain; stomach cramps; symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; yellowing of the skin or eyes).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Erythromycin Lactobionate:
Erythromycin Lactobionate is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Erythromycin Lactobionate at home, store Erythromycin Lactobionate as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Erythromycin Lactobionate out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Erythromycin Lactobionate, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Erythromycin Lactobionate is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Erythromycin Lactobionate. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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