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Erythromycin

Generic Name: erythromycin

Trade Name: E-Mycin

Indication: useful in place of penicillin when patient cannot take penicillin, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin infections, pertussis, syphilis, rheumatic fever

Action:
Bacteriostatic: suppresses bacterial protein synthesis

Therapeutic Class: anti-infective

Pharmacologic Class: macrolide

Nursing Considerations:
 Causes QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias
 diarrhea
 asses infection
 monitor liver function tests
 instruct patient to finish medication dosage even if they are feeling better
 medication should not be shared

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