Respiratory tract infections. Caused by Streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumococci and H.influenzae. Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever and SABE. Diphtheia, Tetanus, syphilis and gonorrhoea. Infections caused by, Branh, catarrhalis, Gard. vagindalis, legionella and B. pertussis.
Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?
Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.
Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication
Hepatic insufficiency. Arrhythmias.
What are possible side effects of this medication ?
Nausea, vomiting, gastralgia, diarrhoea. Rarely rashes, hepatic impairment. Headache, dizziness, weakness, changes in blood counts, eosinophilia and acute pancreatitis.
Drug Category/Class
Macrolides
Macrolides, Lincosamides and Streptogramins
Antibacterials for Systemic Use
Antiinfectives for Systemic Use
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inhibitors
CYP2B6 Inhibitors (strong)
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inducers
CYP3A4 Inhibitors
Macrolides
Prescribed
Used to treat respiratory tract, urinary and soft tissue infections.