24th June 2007
Listed as the best drug for Bartonella.
Erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E.E.S., E-Mycin) -- Bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 50S ribosomal subunits.
Adult Dose 500 mg PO qid
Pediatric Dose 50-100 mg/kg PO divided qid 1 h ac
Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity, hepatic impairment
Interactions Coadministration may increase toxicity of theophylline, digoxin, ergotamine, carbamazepine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and cyclosporine; may potentiate anticoagulant effects of warfarin; coadministration with lovastatin and simvastatin increases risk of rhabdomyolysis
Erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E.E.S., E-Mycin) -- Bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 50S ribosomal subunits.
Adult Dose 500 mg PO qid
Pediatric Dose 50-100 mg/kg PO divided qid 1 h ac
Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity, hepatic impairment
Interactions Coadministration may increase toxicity of theophylline, digoxin, ergotamine, carbamazepine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and cyclosporine; may potentiate anticoagulant effects of warfarin; coadministration with lovastatin and simvastatin increases risk of rhabdomyolysis