acnetoin 10mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is acnetoin 10mg tablet used for?
Althrocin 500 Tablet (Erythromycin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Erythromycin (10mg), which Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibits protein synthesis. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Erythromycin
- Manufacturer: Resilient Cosmecueticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acnetoin 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, skin infections, pertussis, diphtheria, chlamydia, syphilis, Legionnaires' disease
Off-label uses: Gastroparesis, acne vulgaris
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Erythromycin |
| Brand Name | Althrocin 500 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Resilient Cosmecueticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibits protein synthesis
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acnetoin 10mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acnetoin 10mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Severe allergic reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Reversible hearing loss
- Interstitial nephritis
- Pancreatitis
- Myasthenia gravis exacerbation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Ergotamine | Major | Ergotism risk |
| Cisapride | Major | QT prolongation |
| Pimozide | Major | QT prolongation |
| Lovastatin | Major | Rhabdomyolysis risk |
| Simvastatin | Major | Rhabdomyolysis risk |
| Theophylline | Moderate | Increased theophylline levels |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Increased carbamazepine levels |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased cyclosporine levels |
| Triazolam | Moderate | Increased sedation |
| Midazolam | Moderate | Increased sedation |
| Corticosteroids | Minor | Increased corticosteroid effect |
| Disopyramide | Minor | QT prolongation risk |
| Valproate | Minor | Decreased valproate levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Ergotamine
- Cisapride
- Pimozide
- Lovastatin
- Simvastatin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Theophylline
- Digoxin
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporine
- Triazolam
- Midazolam
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- Disopyramide
- Valproate
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption; avoid grapefruit juice.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No significant interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to erythromycin or macrolides; use with cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine, lovastatin, simvastatin
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function, ECG in high-risk patients, signs of superinfection
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Compatible; caution
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive; monitor ECG; consider gastric lavage
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double