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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 #5353661-7Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 233.5 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, anorexia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, atelectasis, bilirubin conjugated increased, bilirubinuria, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, chills, chromaturia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DARVOCET, PROFEN II, NASONEX, ROBITUSSIN AC, PSEUDO, ZYRTEC, SUDAFED. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5360437-3
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 11, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ageusia, anosmia. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5363693-0
Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on June 14, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, muscular weakness, pruritus, urticaria chronic. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELESTENE. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5363694-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 158.7 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood bilirubin increased, eye disorder, fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatocellular damage. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5363695-4
Physician from JAPAN reported KETEK problem on June 04, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, loss of consciousness. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALONAL. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5365212-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on May 28, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiotoxicity, dyspnoea, emotional distress, hepatitis toxic, hepatotoxicity, nausea, vomiting. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MINOSET PLUS, KREVAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5367007-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 158.7 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood bilirubin increased, eye disorder, fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatocellular damage. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5371818-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on June 18, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: visual field defect. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LENTOGESIC, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5371820-4
Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on June 22, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with influenza and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dyspnoea, vomiting, weight decreased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EFFERALGAN. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5042899-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with pharyngitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, hepatitis, liver function test abnormal, pancreatic enzymes increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5042903-3
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on May 30, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, chest x-ray abnormal, chlamydial infection, cytolytic hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, pallor, pleuropericarditis, pyrexia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN, PYOSTACINE, CIFLOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5042905-7
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 19, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 75.18 lb, was diagnosed with nocardiosis, pneumonia, parkinson's disease, reflux oesophagitis, hypertension and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, depressed level of consciousness, hypoglycaemia, respiratory failure. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KLARICID, MENESIT, GASTER, TOWARAT, MUCOSTA, GANATON, CABASER, SELEGILINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/25/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5043307-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on July 03, 2006. Male patient, 31 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with acute sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis viral, impaired work ability, meningitis viral. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5043334-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2006. Male patient, 19 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic failure. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died on 06/12/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5043868-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, band neutrophil count decreased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood cholesterol increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXYCYCLINE, ADVIL, ANTITUSSIVES AND EXPECTORANTS. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5043869-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 18, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar syndrome, gait disturbance, somnolence, vertigo, vestibular disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLUPRED, PROPOFAN, DERINOX, NEXXAIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5043871-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Oct 18, 2005. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood creatinine increased, depressed level of consciousness, international normalised ratio increased, liver function test abnormal. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5045435-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 145.3 lb, 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, biliary tract disorder, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, coagulopathy, hepatic fibrosis, hepatitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTONIX, ASPIRIN, THIAZIDES, PREMPRO, NAPROXEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5045887-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic failure. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died on 06/01/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5045889-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, urticaria and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood albumin decreased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood glucose increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACIPHEX, HYDROXYZINE, AMOXICILLIN, OMNICEF, AVELOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5045890-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on Apr 07, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 282.2 lb, was diagnosed with bronchial disorder and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, ascites, dehydration, dressler's syndrome, eosinophilia, erythema, hepatomegaly, hyperglycaemia, hypersensitivity. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PYOSTACINE, AUGMENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5045891-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on May 31, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cytolytic hepatitis, pyrexia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CORTICOSTEROIDS, AUGMENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5045892-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 19, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5046868-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiovascular disorder, gait disturbance, oedema peripheral, skin lesion. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5047655-9
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on July 01, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was treated with KETEK. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died on 06/01/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5047658-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 22, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis acute, anaemia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, fatigue, gait disturbance, loss of consciousness, nausea, syncope vasovagal, vomiting. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRON NOS. Patient died on 06/26/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5047676-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, biliary colic, lipase increased, transaminases increased. KETEK dosage: 800 MG PO QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5047748-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on May 05, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, congenital hyperextension of spine, diplopia, leukopenia, nervousness, nuchal rigidity, paraesthesia, rash, respiratory disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5048853-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, ascites. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, EFFEXOR, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5050290-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Apr 26, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, neutropenia, pancytopenia. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5050291-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Feb 23, 2006. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, asthma and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vision blurred, visual disturbance. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5051613-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, sinus disorder, pharyngolaryngeal pain and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, chills, hepatitis, hepatitis acute, international normalised ratio increased, pain, pyrexia, transaminases increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5051614-X
Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on June 22, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis acute, anaemia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, diarrhoea, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, fatigue, gait disturbance, loss of consciousness, nausea. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TARDYFERON. Patient died on 06/26/2006.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5052180-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Female patient, weighting 173.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic function abnormal, nausea. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5052498-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 06, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, hepatitis, jaundice. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5053626-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on May 05, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, congenital hyperextension of spine, conversion disorder, diplopia, leukopenia, nervousness, nuchal rigidity, paraesthesia, rash. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5053627-0
Physician from BELGIUM reported KETEK problem on Mar 31, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with respiratory tract infection, osteoporosis, blood cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block, blood cholesterol increased, cardiac arrest, high density lipoprotein increased, loss of consciousness, low density lipoprotein increased, white blood cell count increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, LIPITOR, AMLOR, SOTALOL, ATACAND, TRADONAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5053628-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with pharyngitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, hepatitis, liver function test abnormal, pancreatic enzymes increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5053629-4
Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA reported KETEK problem on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis acute and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac enzymes increased, electrocardiogram repolarisation abnormality, hypomagnesaemia, syncope, tachyarrhythmia, therapeutic agent toxicity. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, FOSINOPRIL, PROGESTERONE, PAROXETINE, OMEPRAZOLE, BUDESONIDE, TERBUTALINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5054819-7
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2006. Female patient, weighting 196.2 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis, asthma, osteopenia, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, multiple allergies 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, liver disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASMANEX, MAVIK, EVISTA, PRILOSEC, ALLEGRA, ACCOLATE. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5055512-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: faeces discoloured, flank pain, hepatitis acute. KETEK dosage: 800MG DAILY P.O.. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5056280-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on July 22, 2005. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, MONOCOR, DYAZIDE, PREMARIN, CALCIUM GLUCONATE. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5057075-9
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on May 30, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatocellular damage. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN, PYOSTACINE, CIFLOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5057076-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 43 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, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, chronic hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, influenza like illness, jaundice, micturition urgency. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5057078-4
Physician from CANADA reported KETEK problem on Apr 04, 2006. Female patient, 78 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, blood bilirubin increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, fatigue, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, MONOCOR, DYAZIDE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5057079-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2006. Male patient, weighting 198.2 lb, 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, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood bilirubin unconjugated increased, blood chloride decreased, blood glucose increased, glycosylated haemoglobin increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, LANTUS, LISINOPRIL W. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5057082-6
Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY reported KETEK problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with acute sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dysphagia, oesophagitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5057083-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Male patient, weighting 180.4 lb, was diagnosed with laryngitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatitis, serum ferritin increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5059600-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 20, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoarthritis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, 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 alkaline phosphatase increased, hepatitis, nausea, vomiting. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, CELEBREX, PREVACID, ADVAIR DISKUS, SPIRIVA, NORVASC, ALBUTEROL SPIROS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ketek Side Effects Report #5060723-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Female patient, weighting 140.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis, ear haemorrhage and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, colitis ischaemic, rectal haemorrhage. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERUMLIPIDREDUCING AGENTS. Patient was hospitalized. 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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