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Total Ketek reports: 506.Ketek FDA safety alerts: 2006 2007 .
Reported deaths: 44 Reported hospitalizations: 162.
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Reported Ketek Side Effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, nausea, vision blurred, fatigue, asthenia, dizziness, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, abdominal pain upper, blood bilirubin increased, dyspnoea.
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Ketek Side Effects Report #5236892-6Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspiration, hepatitis fulminant, meningitis pneumococcal, septic shock. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/23/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5236894-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, clavicle fracture, disturbance in attention, fatigue, food aversion, humerus fracture, hyponatraemia, loss of consciousness, nausea. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AERIUS, VADILEX, PENTOXYFYLLIN, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, DOLIPRANE, PAROXETINE, NAAXIA, CEFUROXIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/25/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5238275-1
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 90 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, dysarthria, dysphagia, eyelid ptosis, intestinal infarction, myasthenia gravis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EXOMUC, VIOXX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/09/2003.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5239450-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, asthenia, blood potassium increased, bundle branch block left, clavicle fracture, coma, confusional state, disturbance in attention, fall. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AERIUS, VADILEX, PENTOXYFYLLIN, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, DOLIPRANE, PAROXETINE, NAAXIA, CEFUROXIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/25/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241436-9
Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, dysphonia, hypoaesthesia oral, muscular weakness, myasthenia gravis, respiratory disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MESTINON, IMUREL, SOLUPRED, DIFFU K, OROCAL, MOPRAL, CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTIINFECTIVES IN COMB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241437-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with tonsillitis, myasthenia gravis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, fatigue, muscular weakness, myasthenia gravis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MESTINON, HEXASPRAY, SURGAM. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241438-2
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis, hypertension and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, diplopia, eyelid ptosis, fatigue, myasthenia gravis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COAPROVEL, FLUDEX, TAREG, LOXEN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241439-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, atrioventricular block, bradycardia, muscular weakness, respiratory arrest. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MESTINON, CORTANCYL, BRONCHOKOD. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241440-0
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, muscular weakness, respiratory disorder, speech disorder, tongue paralysis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MESTINON, CORTICOSTEROIDS, IKOREL, BEFIZAL, NISIS, ALLOPURINOL, TRINIPATCH. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241441-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, dyspnoea, malaise, muscular weakness, neck pain, respiratory arrest, respiratory failure, tongue paralysis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MESTINON, VEINOGLOBULINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241582-X
Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone pain, myalgia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLUPRED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5241585-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, coma, fatigue, hepatocellular damage, hypotonia, loss of consciousness, myasthenia gravis, mydriasis, oxygen saturation decreased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RHINOFLUIMUCIL, ASPEGIC, MESTINON, VASTAREL, CLAMOXYL. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5242542-5
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on Feb 13, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, chills, cytolytic hepatitis, nausea, pyrexia, vomiting. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, COLCHIMAX, NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5244084-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with tracheitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, electrocardiogram qt interval, malaise, muscular weakness, respiratory arrest. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CORTANCYL, SOLUPRED, MESTINON, PAROXETINE, NEO MERCAZOLE, POTASSIUM ACETATE, SARGENOR. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5244085-1
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, dyspnoea, myasthenia gravis crisis, respiratory arrest. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLUPRED, AMAREL, MESTINON, GLUCOPHAGE, LIPANTHYL, VENTOLINE, ROCEPHIN. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5244443-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 14, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vision blurred, visual acuity reduced. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5244445-9
Physician from BELGIUM reported KETEK problem on Feb 16, 2007. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5246435-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 300.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinus disorder and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: psoriasis, renal failure, sepsis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/14/2005.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5247573-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Feb 23, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain upper, ascites, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood immunoglobulin a increased, blood immunoglobulin m increased, chronic hepatic failure, diarrhoea, epstein-barr virus antigen positive. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ORTHO. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5255161-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with cough and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, liver function test abnormal. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5258491-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, eye disorder, fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatocellular damage. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5258771-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilia, hepatitis acute, hepatomegaly. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5263511-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatocellular damage. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5267146-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5269558-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis, gastrointestinal pain and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood bilirubin increased, blood glucose increased, constipation. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYRTEC, LEVSIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5270986-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 19 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with cough and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5270988-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on Mar 15, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchopneumopathy, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bicarbonate decreased, blood ph decreased, blood potassium increased, body temperature increased, cerebrovascular accident, confusional state, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVONORM, CELECTOL, TRIATEC, PLAVIX, EFFEXOR, SERETIDE, VENTOLINE, PRAXILENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5272912-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary oedema. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5275513-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, fatigue, hepatic failure, hepatitis, nausea, renal failure, thrombosis, vomiting. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5276779-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, weighting 155.3 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, HUMALOG, FUROSEMIDE, DIGOXIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, CAPTOPRIL, COREG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5281534-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood urea increased, c-reactive protein increased, fatigue. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, PREMARIN, TRAMADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5286136-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, weighting 150.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis, cough and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, atrial thrombosis, blood creatinine increased, depression, extremity necrosis, gastrointestinal necrosis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN, LOPID, NIFEDIPINE, LIPITOR, LASIX, PREDNISONE, HYDROCODONE, ALBUTEROL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5290363-X
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported KETEK problem on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis, insomnia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEMAZIN NS, ZOLPIDEM. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5290364-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2007. Female patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis, hypertension and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, fatigue, hepatitis, jaundice, pyrexia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ASPIRIN, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5290571-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia, influenza and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oliguria, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ELISOR, COTAREG, ALPRESS, VENTOLINE, SYMBICORT, LASILIX, DOLIPRANE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5290573-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchopneumopathy, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium increased, bundle branch block right, c-reactive protein increased, confusional state, fall, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVONORM, CELECTOL, TRIATEC, PLAVIX, EFFEXOR, SERETIDE, VENTOLINE, PRAXILENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5291939-6
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, face oedema, oedema peripheral, weight increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5294398-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, thrombosis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5299007-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, pruritus. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR, ALLEGRA, AVELOX. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5300456-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis, pharyngitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blister, dacryostenosis acquired, erythema, lip swelling, madarosis, respiratory disorder, speech disorder, swelling face. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CEFZIL. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5300457-8
Physician from BELGIUM reported KETEK problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5300458-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with sinobronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal symptom, abscess, aphasia, cerebral cyst, cognitive disorder, concussion, contusion, disturbance in attention, dyscalculia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMBRODOXY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5301985-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: unevaluable event. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5303065-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: visual field defect. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5303068-3
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported KETEK problem on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis, tonsillitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAVANIC, ANTIVIRALS SYSTEMIC USE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5304421-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, asthenia, colitis, depression, fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatitis, hyperhidrosis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5304422-6
Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, vomiting. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5304423-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoea, dyspnoea, loss of consciousness. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALONAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5304425-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, asthenia, fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatic failure, hepatitis, hyperhidrosis, jaundice, liver disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5305598-7
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pain, insomnia, cough and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood glucose increased, cough, dyspnoea, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatic steatosis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DARVOCET, FLEXERIL, RESTORIL, COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS, ZELNORM, PROPOXYPHENE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, PIROXICAM, ORATUSS. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Telithromycin
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a604026.html
(tel ith roe mye' sin)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Telithromycin may cause worsening of symptoms, including breathing problems, when taken by people with myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes muscle weakness). These breathing problems may be severe or life-threatening and may cause death. Tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis. You should not take telithromycin if you have this condition.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with telithromycin and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Telithromycin is used to treat certain types of pneumonia (an infection of the lungs) that is caused by bacteria. Telithromycin is in a class of medications called ketolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics will not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other infections.
How should this medicine be used?
Telithromycin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day for 7-10 days. To help you remember to take telithromycin, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take telithromycin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
You should start to feel better early in your treatment. Call your doctor if your condition does not improve while you are taking telithromycin. Take telithromycin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking telithromycin too soon or if you skip doses of telithromycin, your infection may not be cured and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking telithromycin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to telithromycin, azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), dirithromycin (Dynabac, no longer available in the U.S..), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), troleandomycin (TAO, no longer available in the U.S.), or any other medications.
- do not take telithromycin if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid, no longer available in the U.S..) or pimozide (Orap).
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antifungals such as itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cholesterol-lowering medications such as atorvastatin (Lipitor, in Caduet), lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor, in Advicor), and simvastatin ( Zocor, in Vytorin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills'); ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Bellergal-S, Cafergot, Ergomar, Wigraine), methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax); medications for irregular heartbeat, including amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), dofetilide (Tikosyn), disopyramide (Norpace), procainamide (Procanbid), quinidine, or sotalol (Betapace); metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); midazolam (Versed); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); phenytoin (Dilantin); repaglinide (Prandin); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); sirolimus (Rapamune); tacrolimus (Prograf); and triazolam (Halcion). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you are taking theophylline (Theo-24, Theobid, Theo-Dur, others), take it 1 hour before or after telithromycin.
- tell your doctor if you have had hepatitis (swelling of the liver) or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) while taking telithromycin or azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), dirithromycin (Dynabac, no longer available in the U.S.), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), or troleandomycin (TAO, no longer available in the U.S.). Your doctor will tell you not to take telithromycin.
- tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has had a heart problem that may cause fainting and a slow or irregular heartbeat, or heart disease; or if you have low blood levels of potassium or magnesium; or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking telithromycin, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking telithromycin.
- you should know that telithromycin may cause dizziness or fainting. If you feel lightheaded and have severe nausea or vomiting, do not drive a car, operate machinery or participate in dangerous activities. If you faint, call your doctor before taking another dose of telithromycin.
- You should know that antibiotics, including telithromycin, may cause an infection in the intestines with symptoms of watery diarrhea, diarrhea that does not go away, or bloody stools; stomach cramps; or fever. Call your doctor if you have these symptoms. These symptoms can occur up to two months after finishing treatment.
- you should know that telithromycin may cause liver damage, which may be severe or life-threatening. This reaction may happen at any time while you are taking telithromycin or right after you finish taking this medication. Stop taking telithromycin and call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: tiredness, lack of energy, unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, nausea, itchy skin, dark urine, light-colored stools, yellowing of your skin or eyes, pain or tenderness in the upper right part of your stomach, swelling of the abdomen, or flu-like symptoms.
- you should know that telithromycin may cause vision problems, including blurred vision, difficulty focusing, and seeing double. These problems usually happen after the first or second dose and last for a few hours. To avoid these problems, avoid quick changes in looking from things far away to things close by. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or participate in dangerous activities until you know how this medication affects you. If you have vision problems while taking telithromycin, call your doctor before taking another dose.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Never take more than one dose of telithromycin in 24 hours. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Telithromycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
- headache
- dizziness
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, or those listed in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:
- fainting
- rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
Telithromycin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the telithromycin, call your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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