ERYTHROMYCIN GLUCEPTATE-INTRAVENOUS, Ilotycin

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GENERIC NAME: ERYTHROMYCIN GLUCEPTATE - INTRAVENOUS (eh-rith-row-MY-sin glew-SEP-tate)

BRAND NAME(S): Ilotycin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat various infections. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injection into a vein. It may be infused continuously or given at separate doses at evenly spaced intervals around the clock to ensure a constant level of medication in your blood. Take this medication for the full time prescribed. Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in a reinfection.

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