Etocin (Erythromycin)
Brand Name: Etocin
Generic Name: Erythromycin
Manufacturer/Agent: Cadila Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 500mg
Pack size: 100
Trade Price: KES 850.00
Retail Price: @ KES 11.33
Class: Antibacterials: Macrolides (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
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Molecular Formulae: C37H67NO13 = 733.9
Precautions: Hypersensitivity. care in impaired liver function. may potentate the effect of carbamazepine, theophylline and warfarin.
Indications/Uses: As an alternative to penicillins in gram positive coccal infections due to susceptible organisms; 250-500 qid, with food.
Interactions: Drugs metabolized by the hepatic cytochrome p450 system.
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. allergic reactions.