Antimicrobials
Erythromycin

Erythromycin

Low
Moderate
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General Information

For most indications, azithromycin or clarithromycin are preferred Motility agent

Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk

  • Nausea/vomiting (25%)
  • Diarrhea (8%)
  • Prolonged QT interval and Torsades de Pointes
  • Substrate of CYP3A4. Multiple CYP450 interactions possible
  • Caution with QTc prolonging medications
  • May increase digoxin and carbemazepine levels
  • Statins: risk rhabdomyolysis

Antimicrobial Class: Macrolide

Route of Elimination: Primarily hepatic