About the drug:
Erythromycin is a macrolid antibiotic drug. it has same level of antibiotic activity as that of penicillin. Patients who are allergic to penicillin are administered erythromycin.
Uses of the drug:
Erythromycin antibiotic is prescribed for the treatment of several types of bacterial infections. It is prescribed for the infections of respiratory tract. It is also used for rheumatic fever and bacterial endocarditis.
What is Erythromycin?
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that slows the growth of sensitive bacteria or kills them by reducing the production of important proteins required by the bacteria to thrive. It is prescribed for the treatment of several types of bacterial infections.Erythromycin is sold under various trade names, some of which are Ery-Tab, Eryped, and Althrocin (made by Alembic).