Ilotycin IV

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: ERYTHROMYCIN GLUCEPTATE - INTRAVENOUS
Pronounced: (eh-rith-row-MY-sin glew-SEP-tate)

Ilotycin IV Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting or irritation at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Notify your doctor if you develop:

skin rash
hives
stomach cramps
diarrhea
jaundice (yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine)
unusual tiredness
ringing in the ears

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

fainting
fast/irregular heartbeat
hearing problems (e.g., hearing loss)

In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

rash
itching
swelling
dizziness
trouble breathing

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ilotycin IV Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:

liver disease/jaundice
kidney problems
colitis/stomach problems
allergies (especially drug allergies)

Caution is advised when this drug is used in infants. Though very unlikely to happen, a stomach problem called IHPS (infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis) has been noted. Contact your child's doctor immediately if the child has persistent vomiting or increased irritability.

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).

Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially hearing loss and irregular heartbeat.

This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Small amounts of drug do appear in breast milk, so consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Ilotycin IV Drug Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur:

eletriptan
ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergotamine, dihydroergotamine)
drugs which may affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolonging drugs such as cisapride, pimozide)
ivabradine
ranolazine

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