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Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis and is bactericidal at high doses. Erythromycin treats infections in patients with a penicillin allergy against rheumatic fever and bacterial endocarditis. Erythromycin treats Legionnaires disease, Bordetella pertussis and acute diphtheria. Erythromycin can tr...

Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis and is bactericidal at high doses. Erythromycin treats infections in patients with a penicillin allergy against rheumatic fever and bacterial endocarditis. Erythromycin treats Legionnaires disease, Bordetella pertussis and acute diphtheria. Erythromycin can treat chlamydial infections. Erythromycin can cause GI discomfort such as nausea vomiting and epigastric pain. Erythromycin is given with meals to avoid GI discomforts. Erythromycin can cause prolonged QT intervals that lead to dysrhythmias and possible cardiac death. Erythromycin should be avoided with patients who have prolonged QT intervals. Erythromycin can be ototoxic if used in high doses. Patient should report vertigo and tinnitus. Erythromycin is contraindicated to pregnancy and lactation. Erythromycin is contraindicated to patients with liver disease and prolonged QT intervals. Erythromycin doesn’t let antihistamines, theophylline’s, carbamazepine, warfarin and digoxin metabolize, which can lead to toxicity. Erythromycin should not be used with verapamil, diltiazem because it can lead to cardiac arrest. Erythromycin should be taken on an empty stomach, 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Erythromycin should be taken with at least 8 ounces of water. Erythromycin can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Use condom as a contraceptive.