Erythromycin ethylsuccinate

What is Erythromycin ethylsuccinate? Erythromycin ethylsuccinate is an oral form of the macrolide antibiotic erythromycin, designed for pediatric use. It is used to treat various bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms, including strep throat and certain skin and respiratory tract infections. The medication works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, ultimately killing or preventing their growth. Erythromycin ethylsuccinate is available in a suspension formulation to facilitate oral administration in children....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Erythromycin lactobionate

What is Erythromycin lactobionate? Erythromycin lactobionate is an injectable form of erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic. It is used as a reserve drug for the treatment of certain bacterial infections when other antibiotics are ineffective or contraindicated. The lactobionate salt is more stable and has a longer shelf life compared to the base form of erythromycin. It is typically administered intravenously in severe cases of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes infections, and other serious bacterial infections where immediate action is required....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Erythromycin ophthalmic

What is Erythromycin ophthalmic? Erythromycin ophthalmic is an antibiotic eye drop used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes and eyelids, including conjunctivitis. It works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection. Erythromycin ophthalmic typically contains erythromycin as its active ingredient in a sterile ointment or solution form for topical administration directly into the affected eye. What is Erythromycin ophthalmic used for? Drug Name: Erythromycin Ophthalmic Generic Name: Erythromycin (as a sterile ointment or solution) Class: Macrolide antibiotic eye drop/ointment for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis and external eye infections....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment

What is Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment? Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other infections of the eyes. It contains erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic that helps to stop the growth of bacteria causing the infection. The ointment is applied directly to the affected area 3 times a day for usually no more than 48 hours. It works by killing or preventing the spread of the bacterial cells in the eyes, thereby allowing the eye to heal from the infection....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson

Erythromycin stearate

What is Erythromycin stearate? Erythromycin stearate is an antibiotic medication that belongs to the class of macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and gastrointestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Erythromycin stearate works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins in bacteria, ultimately leading to their death or inhibition of growth. The medication comes in oral tablet form and is administered 2-4 times daily, depending on the severity of the infection....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · Michael Henderson