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Generic Name: erythromycin

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E-Mycin
E-MYCIN 333mg 333 mg	E-MYCIN 250mg 250 mg
E.E.S.-400 Filmtab
a EE 400 mg
Ery-Tab
a ED 500 mg	EC / a 250 mg	EC / a 250 mg	a EH / a 333 mg
Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab
a / ET 500 mg
Erythromycin Base
a EB 250 mg	a / EA 500 mg
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
M400 400 mg	74 ZE 400 mg
PCE Dispertab
a EK 500 mg

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What other drugs will affect erythromycin?

Many drugs can interact with erythromycin. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:

digoxin (Lanoxin);
sildenafil (Viagra);
disopyramide (Norpace);
warfarin (Coumadin);
theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theobid, and others);
alprazolam (Xanax) or triazolam (Halcion);
ergotamine (Ercaf, Cafergot, Ergostat, Ergomar) or dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal);
carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), or valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene);
tacrolimus (Prograf);
cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
lovastatin (Mevacor) or simvastatin (Zocor);
bromocriptine (Parlodel);
cilostazol (Pletal);
quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);
vinblastine (Velban); or
other antibiotics.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with erythromycin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about erythromycin.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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