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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Erythromycin-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Erythromycin as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Erythromycin as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. The dose and length of treatment depends upon the medical condition, severity of infection, and response to treatment. Noncompliance with Erythromycin intake for the complete schedule can result in ineffective infection control with chance of relapse of infection with increased [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Erythromycin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Erythromycin as follows: Check with your doctor regarding safety upon receiving any live vaccinations, as Erythromycin by eliminating natural bacterial flora, could lower the body’s resistance. Live vaccinations could turn virulent in such individuals, precipitating new infections. Discuss with your physician regarding your history of biliary stasis and obstruction, if any, as Erythromycin is mainly eliminated in the bile. Biliary stasis could result in maintenance [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Erythromycin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Erythromycin as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Macrolide group, such as, Azithromycin and Clarithromycin. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Erythromycin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or mucus [...]

Contraindications for Using Erythromycin-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Erythromycin as follows: Erythromycin is significantly metabolized by the liver and long term Erythromycin intake can lead to hepatic injury. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Erythromycin and this can lead to increased blood levels of Erythromycin for longer duration, leading to toxicity. Erythromycin should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Erythromycin is primarily excreted in the bile and secondarily in [...]

Contraindications for Using Erythromycin-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Erythromycin as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Erythromycin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Erythromycin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Erythromycin. Discuss with your [...]