Althrocin 250 MG Tablet

Althrocin 250 MG Tablet, a macrolide antibiotic is useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes skin infections, respiratory tract infections, chlamydia infections, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease. It is also used in conjunction with neomycin for decontaminating the bowel.

Streptococcal infection in newborns can be prevented by taking this medicine during pregnancy. Althrocin 250 MG Tablet may also be used to improve delayed stomach emptying. It can be given intravenously and orally. This medicine is not supposed to be given to a child without a doctor's advice. It is also used in the treatment of gastroparesis.

Althrocin 250 MG Tablet also has a few side effects. Common side effects include diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. More serious side effects may include liver problems, allergic reactions and prolonged QT. To make sure Althrocin 250 MG Tablet is safe for you, tell your physician if you have the following:

• Kidney or liver disease;
• Myasthenia gravis;
• Electrolytic imbalance (such as low potassium or magnesium levels in your blood);
• A history of Long QT syndrome;
• Breastfeeding a baby or;
• Taking medicines for heart rhythm disorder.

Your doctor may have to change your treatment plan if you use drugs such as cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine or dihyfroergotamine as these drugs interfere with the proper functioning of Althrocin 250 MG Tablet.

Althrocin 250 MG Tablet usually is taken every 6 hours (four times a day), every 8 hours (three times a day), or every 12 hours (twice a day). Skipping doses should be avoided as it may increase your risk of further infection which is resistant to antibiotics.

• Bacterial Infections

• Diphtheria

• Pertussis

• Gonorrhea And Associated Infections

• Syphilis

• Nongonococcal Urethritis

• Gastroenteritis

• Bowel Sterilization

• Gastroparesis

• Allergy

• Severe Liver Impairment

• Abdominal Pain

• Pelvic Pain And Cramping

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

• Cholestasis

• Fever

• Rash

• Diarrhoea

• Thrombophlebitis

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 hours of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Clear data is not available regarding the use of this medicine in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  A small amount of this medicine is excreted in human breast milk. Use only if benefits outweigh the risks and if no other safer alternative is available. Monitoring of diarrhea, thrush and diaper rash is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is found to be unsafe if consumed along with it.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine does not usually affects patients ability to drive or his consciousness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is found to be safe to use in patients with renal disease. Adjustment of dose is not required. Consult your doctor for further details.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Althrocin 250 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Erycin 250 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Etomin 250 MG Tablet

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Eroate 250 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Erythrokem 250 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Eltocin 250 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This tablet is a macrolide antimicrobial that works by passively diffusing through cell membranes and reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome. This prevents protein synthesis in the bacterial cells which can either stop their growth or cause death.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Protease inhibitor like amprenavir and ritonavir may increase erythromycin's serum concentration.
  • Althrocin 250 MG Tablet decreases clearance of carbamazepine, cyclosporine, and triazolam, alfentanil, bromocriptine, digoxin (~10% of patients), disopyramide, ergot alkaloids, methylprednisolone; may decrease clearance of protease inhibitors.
  • Althrocin 250 MG Tablet may decrease theophylline clearance and increase theophylline's half-life by up to 60% (patients on high-dose theophylline and erythromycin or who have received erythromycin for >5 days may be at higher risk).
  • Decreases metabolism of terfenadine, cisapride, and astemizole resulting in an increase in Q-T interval and potential heart failure.
  • Inhibits felodipine (and other dihydropyridine calcium antagonist) metabolism in the liver resulting in a twofold increase in levels and consequent toxicity.
  • Death has been reported by the potentiation of pimozide's cardiotoxicity when given concurrently with erythromycin. Use contraindicated.
  • May potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and decrease the metabolism of vinblastine.
  • Concurrent use of erythromycin and lovastatin and simvastatin may result in significantly increased levels and rhabdomyolysis.

• Interaction with Disease

  Impaired Liver Function

  This tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver disease. Frequent monitoring of liver function tests is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the severity of liver injury.

  Qt Prolongation

  Inform your doctor if you have arrhythmia, any heart disease or drugs that prolong QT interval such as psychiatric drugs and anti-arrhythmic drugs.

  Myasthenia Gravis

  This tablet should be used with caution in the patients with the history of Myasthenia Gravis as it may aggravate the weakness in these patients. Dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be prescribed based on the medical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Take Althrocin 250 MG Tablet at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals. Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended as it may increase the concentration of Althrocin 250 MG Tablet and can cause undesired effects.

• Ques : What is Althrocin 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Althrocin 250 MG Tablet, is an antibiotic which is useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes skin infections, respiratory tract infections, chlamydia infections, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease.

• Ques : What are the side-effects of Althrocin 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : The common side effects include Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain And Cramping, Nausea,Vomiting, Fever, Rash, Diarrhoea. Consult a doctor immediately if you feel any of them.

• Ques : What are the usage instructions for Althrocin 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : The dosage should be taken as advised by the doctor. It needs to be swallowed and not chewed or broken. The tablets should be taken empty stomach.

• Ques : I am a pregnant woman. Is Althrocin 250 MG Tablet safe for me?

  Ans : The medicine is safe for pregnant women.There are no such adverse effects on developing babies. However you must consult a doctor.

• Ques : Is Althrocin 250 MG Tablet safe for breastfeeding women?

  Ans : It is safe to use for breastfeeding women. Studies suggest that drugs do not pass on to the breast milk and thus it is not harmful to the baby.

• Ques : I have had a cough for 1 day. Althrocin 250 MG Tablet is good for coughing or should I consider some other medicine.

  Ans : Better avoid any antibiotic for 1 day of cough, if no fever. Saline gargles and avoid dust and cold and sour food.

• Ques : What if I have missed a dose of Althrocin 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

• Ques : Can I drive if I’m taking Althrocin 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Yes. This medicine has no such effect that could be hindrance to driving ability.

• Ques : Is it safe to have alcohol if I am on Althrocin 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : No. it is not safe to consume alcohol while you’re consuming this tablet.

• Ques : Can liver patients consume Althrocin 250 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Liver patients should be cautious while using this medicine. Adjustment in doses might be needed. Patients should consult their doctors before taking this medication. Use of this medication in liver disease could cause hearing loss