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Drug Details

ARPIMYCIN

• Drug Class Description
  Macrolides.
• Generic Name
  Erythromycin as ethyl succinate
• Presentation
  Suspension, erythromycin (as ethyl succinate) 125 mg , 250 mg , 500 mg per 5 mL.
• Description
  Granules for suspension.
• Indications
  Erythromycin-sensitive infections.
• Adult Dosage
  250 - 500 mg every 6 hours; maximum 4 g daily.
• Child Dosage
  Under 2 years, 125 mg; 2 - 8 years, 250 mg. Both every 6 hours, doubled for severe infections; over 8 years, same as adult.
• Special Precautions
  Liver impairment, myasthenia gravis.
• Interactions
  

  Astemizole, terfenadine, ergot derivatives, theophylline, oral anticoagulants, carbamazepine, anticoagulants, carbamazepine, digoxin, cisapride, alfentanil, bromocriptine, cyclosporin, disopyramide, hexobarbitone, midazolam, phenytoin, triazolam, valproate.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  GI disturbances, cholestatic jaundice, allergic reactions.