Erythromycin Chung I Side effects

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• Side effects of Erythromycin Chung I in details
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What are the possible side effects of Erythromycin Chung I?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Erythromycin Chung I: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats;

• hearing problems (rare);

• liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

• severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Older adults may be more likely to have serious side effects from Erythromycin Chung I, including hearing loss, or a life-threatening fast heart rate.

Common Erythromycin Chung I side effects may include:

• mild diarrhea; or

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Side effects of Erythromycin Chung I in details

Applies to Erythromycin Chung I: oral capsule, oral capsule delayed release, oral powder for suspension, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet delayed release, oral tablet enteric coated

Other dosage forms:

• intravenous powder for solution

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Erythromycin Chung I (the active ingredient contained in Erythromycin Chung I). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Major Side Effects

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Erythromycin Chung I:

Rare

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• chills
• cough
• diarrhea
• difficulty with swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• hives or welts
• joint or muscle pain
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• red, irritated eyes
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• redness of the skin
• skin rash
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• tightness in the chest
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• wheezing

• Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
• bloating
• bloody or cloudy urine
• chest pain or discomfort
• dark urine
• diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
• fainting
• fever
• general tiredness and weakness
• greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
• hearing loss
• increased thirst
• irregular heartbeat recurrent
• irregular or slow heart rate
• light-colored stools
• nausea and vomiting
• pain
• swelling of the feet or lower legs
• unusual weight loss
• upper right abdominal or stomach pain
• yellow eyes and skin

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with Erythromycin Chung I may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

Incidence not known:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• diarrhea (mild)
• loss of appetite
• weight loss

What is the most important information I should know about Erythromycin Chung I?

• 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 Chung I base and stearate only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
• Be sure to use Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate 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 Chung I base and stearate 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 take Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Rarely, patients taking Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate have developed reversible hearing loss. The risk is greater if you have kidney problems or you take high doses of Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate. Contact your doctor if you develop decreased hearing or hearing loss.
• Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate.
• Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate. 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 Chung I base and stearate 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 Chung I base and stearate while you are pregnant. Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Erythromycin Chung I base and stearate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Erythromycin Chung I contraindications

You should not take Erythromycin Chung I if you are allergic to it, or if you are also using cisapride (Propulsid), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot), or pimozide (Orap). Erythromycin Chung I may interact with these medicines and could cause dangerous or life-threatening heart rhythm disorders.

Before you take Erythromycin Chung I, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, myasthenia gravis, a heart rhythm disorder, a history of Long QT syndrome, or low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood.

Take this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Erythromycin Chung I will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking Erythromycin Chung I and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

References

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