Pertussis, Chlamydial infections, mycobacterial infections, latency in pregnancy
Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk.
Substrate of CYP3A4. Multiple CYP450 interactions possible - consult a pharmacist for more detail. May increase digoxin, carbamazepine level. Caution with QTc prolonging medications
Erythromycin use has been associated with an increased risk of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in term infants less than 14 days of age.
Antimicrobial class: Macrolide
Route of Elimination: Primarily hepatic