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Erythromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin fights
bacteria in the body.
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Erythromycins, also called macrolides, are a group of antibiotics , medicines that kill bacteria or prevent their growth. The antibiotics in this group are: azithromycin (Zithromax) clarithromycin (Biaxin) clindamycin (Cleocin) erythromycin (EES, Pediazole) lincomycin (Lincocin) These drugs are chemically related and have similar uses, but because they are distributed differently in the body, they may be used for different purposes.
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Erythromycins are medicines that kill bacteria or prevent their growth. Purpose Erythromycins are antibiotics , medicines used to treat infections caused by microorganisms.
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Erythromycins are medicines that kill bacteria or prevent their growth. Purpose Erythromycins are antibiotics , medicines used to treat infections caused by microorganisms.
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Antibacterial; macrolide antibiotic produced by Saccharopolyspora erythraeus .
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Antiemetic; stimulant of upper GI motility (prokinetic agent); potent dopamine-receptor antagonist.
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Metoclopramide (Reglan, Octamide, Maxeran) is a drug used to prevent the nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy . Purpose Nausea and vomiting are among the most common side effects of cancer chemotherapy.
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Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in upper digestive tract. This speeds up
the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.
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Phenothiazine; antipsychotic and antiemetic agent.
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Prochlorperazine is in a class of drugs called phenothiazines.
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