Dynabac
Brand name:
Dynabac
Pronounced: DYE-na-bak
Generic name: Dirithromycin
Why is Dynabac prescribed?
Dynabac cures certain mild-to-moderate skin infections and
respiratory infections such as strep throat, tonsillitis,
pneumonia, and flare-ups of chronic bronchitis. Dynabac is part of
the same family of drugs as the commonly prescribed antibiotic
erythromycin.
Most important fact about Dynabac
Like all antibiotics, Dynabac should be taken until the entire
prescription is finished, even if you begin to feel better after
the first few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, the
strongest germs may survive and cause a relapse.
How should you take Dynabac?
Take Dynabac with food or within 1 hour after a meal. Swallow
the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break it.
--If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If you don't remember until the
next day, skip the forgotten dose and go back to your regular
schedule. Never try to "catch up" by doubling the dose.
--Storage instructions...
Store Dynabac at room temperature.
What side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in
intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor
can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Dynabac.
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More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting
Why should Dynabac not be prescribed?
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Dynabac or to
similar antibiotics such as erythromycin (E.E.S., PCE, and others),
do not take this medication.
Special warnings about Dynabac
Dynabac, like certain other antibiotics, may cause a potentially
life-threatening form of diarrhea called pseudomembranous colitis.
A mild case may clear up on its own when the drug is stopped. For a
more severe case, your doctor may need to prescribe fluids,
electrolytes, and another antibiotic.
If you have liver disease, use Dynabac with caution and only if
absolutely necessary.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Dynabac
If Dynabac is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of
either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially
important to check with your doctor before combining Dynabac with
the following:
Antacids (Maalox, Mylanta)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Nizatidine (Axid)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Theophylline drugs such as Bronkodyl, Slo-Phyllin, Theo-Dur,
and others
The following medications can interact with the related drug
erythromycin:
Astemizole (Hismanal)
Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune and Neoral)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Disopyramide (Norpace)
Ergot-containing drugs such as Cafergot and D.H.E.
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Triazolam (Halcion)
Valproate (Depakene, Depakote)
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