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What is Ery-Tab
 Ery-Tab
is in a class of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Ery-Tab
fights bacteria in the body.
Ery-Tab
is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections,
such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough,
Legionnaire's disease, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections,
and others.
Ery-Tab
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
General medical information about Ery-Tab
Do not take Ery-Tab if you are taking terfenadine
(Seldane, Seldane-D), astemizole (Hismanal), cisapride (Propulsid),
or pimozide (Orap). Ery-Tab may interact with these medicines
resulting in dangerous or life-threatening irregular heartbeats.
Take all of the Ery-Tab that has been prescribed
for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms
may start to improve before the infection is completely
treated.
What you should find out before taking
Ery-Tab
Do not take Ery-Tab if you are taking any of the
following medicines:
- terfenadine (Seldane, Seldane-D);
- astemizole (Hismanal);
- cisapride (Propulsid);
or
- pimozide (Orap).
Ery-Tab may interact
with these medicines resulting in dangerous or life-threatening
irregular heartbeats.
Before taking Ery-Tab, tell
your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able
to take Ery-Tab, or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment.
Ery-Tab is
in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not
expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Ery-Tab has been
used quite extensively during pregnancy, and it is generally
considered to be safe. Do not take this medication without
first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Ery-Tab passes into breast milk but does not appear to be
harmful to a nursing baby. Ery-Tab is generally considered
to be safe for use by breast-feeding mothers. Do not take
this medication without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should take Ery-Tab Take Ery-Tab exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,
nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each
dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Ery-Tab
can be taken on an empty stomach or with food or milk.
Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release or enteric-coated
forms of erythromycin such as E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, or
Erythromycin Delayed-Release Capsules. Swallow them whole.
Take all of the Ery-Tab that has been prescribed
for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms
may start to improve before the infection is completely
treated.
Store this medication at room temperature
away from moisture and heat.
If you miss a dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose,
skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed.
Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise
directed by your doctor.
What happens if you overdose: Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms
of an Ery-Tab overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
and abdominal discomfort.
Avoid while taking Ery-Tab Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Ery-Tab may
increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a
sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to
the sun is unavoidable.
Possible side effects of Ery-Tab If you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking Ery-Tab and seek emergency medical
attention or contact your doctor immediately:
- an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the
throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
or
- liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes,
nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or
bruising, severe fatigue).
Other, less serious side
effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Ery-Tab
and talk to your doctor if you experience
- nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain (take Ery-Tab with
food or milk if you experience any of these side effects);
- dizziness, fatigue, or headache;
- vaginal
yeast infection;
- a rash; or
- increased
sensitivity to sunlight.
Side effects other than
those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about
any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially
bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Ery-Tab Do not take Ery-Tab if you are taking any of the
following medicines:
- terfenadine (Seldane, Seldane-D);
- astemizole (Hismanal);
- cisapride (Propulsid);
or
- pimozide (Orap).
Ery-Tab may interact
with these medicines resulting in dangerous or life-threatening
irregular heartbeats.
Before taking Ery-Tab, tell
your doctor if you are taking
- digoxin (Lanoxin);
- disopyramide (Norpace);
- warfarin (Coumadin);
- theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theobid, and others);
-
midazolam (Versed) or triazolam (Halcion);
- ergotamine
(Ercaf, Cafergot, Ergostat, Ergomar) or dihydroergotamine
(D.H.E. 45, Migranal);
- carbamazepine (Tegretol);
- phenytoin (Dilantin);
- valproic acid (Depakote,
Depakene);
- tacrolimus (Prograf);
- cyclosporine
(Sandimmune, Neoral);
- lovastatin (Mevacor) or simvastatin
(Zocor);
- bromocriptine (Parlodel); or
-
other antibiotics.
You may not be able to take Ery-Tab,
or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines
listed above.
Drugs
other than those listed here may also interact with Ery-Tab.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
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