ERYC

Generic Name:           Erthromycin Base Enteric – Oral
Brand Name:              E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Eryc, PCE

General Information
            Most infections in the body are caused by the presence of bacteria. The bacteria invade and grow in the human body, eventually breaking down the immune system and causing illness.  The drug class that controls or eradicates these bacteria is called antibiotics. Erythromycin prevents bacteria from producing proteins, a process that disrupts bacterial growth and multiplication but does not affect human cells. It is available in tablet form, usually 250 mg and 500 mg, liquid, capsules, and topical solutions.

What Condtions Does ERYC Treat?
            ERYC-Oral is used to treat the following:
Infection caused by the bacteria listeria monocytogenes
Diphtheria and its prevention
Whooping cough
Strep throat
Streptococcus throat infections
Various types of pneumonia
Reddish-brown patches erupting on the armpits, groin, and toes
Chlamydia and its related infections
Syphilis
            Erythromycin is also prescribed for patients who are allergic to penicillin. For those patients it may be used to treat a number of bacterial infections including ear infections, sinus and upper respiratory infections, skin infections, bronchitis, and many others.

Precautions About Taking This Medication

            Anyone who suffers from hearing loss, liver problems, prolong Q—T level on EKG, or abnormal heart rhythm should consult with their physician before taking this medication. If you are allergic to macrolide antibiotics, you should not take this medication.
            The safety of taking this medication while breast-feeding has not been established. Eryc is absorbed into breast milk, and may affect the infant. Check with your doctor to determine the proper course of treatment and whether you should discontinue breakfast feeding while taking this medication. Be certain that the benefits outweigh the risks when taking any medication during pregnancy or lactation.

What Are the Side Effects of This Medication?

            Some of the more common and frequent side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Less frequently, side effects may include hepatitis, skin inflammation, skin redness, itching, rash, any kind of reaction because of an allergy, thrush, and genital yeast infections. Some of the rare, but occurring on occasion side effects include hearing loss, rapid heartbeat, prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG, abnormal heart rhythm, and acute pancreatic inflammation.

Interaction With Other Medications

            Eryc-Oral may interact negatively with the following medications. The medications are not usually taken together and can cause severe reactions if they are.
Certain macrolide antibiotics
QT prolonging agents
Antibiotics/Live vaccines
Erythromycin/Grepafloxacin; Sparfloxacin

Food Precautions

            Enteric-coated erythromycin may be taken with food if it causes stomach upset, however, non-enteric coated forms should be taken on an empty stomach as food may cause a change in the effectiveness of the medication.

Storing the Medication
            Erythromycin should not be stored in any room where the temperature exceeds 86° Fahrenheit. As with all medicines, keep erythromycin out of the reach of children and pets.

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