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Generic: telithromycin View All Brands Ketek Pak, Ketek A ketolide - It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: cisapride droperidol ergotamine, dihydroergotamine grepafloxacin pimozide rifampin sirolimus some medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin some medicines for irregular heart rhythm like amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine red yeast rice ziprasidone This medicine may also interact with the following medications: carbamazepine cyclosporine digoxin diuretics itraconazole, ketoconazole metoprolol phenytoin some medicines for anxiety or difficulty sleeping sotalol tacrolimus theophylline warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. This medicine may cause you to faint or to have vision problems. Limit activities like driving, using heavy machinery, and other hazardous tasks. If you have vision problems or faint while taking this medicine avoid these activities. Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue changes in vision dark urine general ill feeling or flu- like symptoms irregular heartbeat light- colored stools lightheaded, faint, lose consciousness loss of appetite, nausea right upper belly pain redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth unusually weak or tired white patches in the mouth or throat yellowing of eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea dry mouth stomach upset vaginal irritation This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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