althrocin 500 tablet
What is althrocin 500 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Erythromycin (500mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibits protein synthesis. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Erythromycin
- Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category B
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 althrocin 500 tablet Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, skin infections, pertussis, diphtheria, chlamydia, syphilis, Legionnaires' disease
Off-label uses: Gastroparesis, acne vulgaris
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Erythromycin |
| Brand Name | Althrocin 500 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibits protein synthesis
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take althrocin 500 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of althrocin 500 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| 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 |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Ergotamine
- Cisapride
- Pimozide
- Lovastatin
- Simvastatin
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Theophylline
- Digoxin
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclosporine
- Triazolam
- Midazolam
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No significant interaction
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to erythromycin or macrolides; use with cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine, lovastatin, simvastatin
🤱 Lactation Safety
Compatible; caution
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive; monitor ECG; consider gastric lavage
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double
🔄 Substitutes for althrocin 500 tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.