Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet

Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet, a macrolide antibiotic is useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. This includes skin infections, respiratory tract infections, chlamydia infections, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease. It is also used in conjunction with neomycin for decontaminating the bowel.

Streptococcal infection in newborns can be prevented by taking this medicine during pregnancy. Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet may also be used to improve delayed stomach emptying. It can be given intravenously and orally. This medicine is not supposed to be given to a child without a doctor's advice. It is also used in the treatment of gastroparesis.

Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet also has a few side effects. Common side effects include diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. More serious side effects may include liver problems, allergic reactions and prolonged QT. To make sure Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet is safe for you, tell your physician if you have the following:

• Kidney or liver disease;
• Myasthenia gravis;
• Electrolytic imbalance (such as low potassium or magnesium levels in your blood);
• A history of Long QT syndrome;
• Breastfeeding a baby or;
• Taking medicines for heart rhythm disorder.

Your doctor may have to change your treatment plan if you use drugs such as cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine or dihyfroergotamine as these drugs interfere with the proper functioning of Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet.

Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet usually is taken every 6 hours (four times a day), every 8 hours (three times a day), or every 12 hours (twice a day). Skipping doses should be avoided as it may increase your risk of further infection which is resistant to antibiotics.

The medication is primarily used for the following conditions:

• Bacterial Infections

• Diphtheria

• Pertussis

• Gonorrhea And Associated Infections

• Syphilis

• Nongonococcal Urethritis

• Gastroenteritis

• Bowel Sterilization

• Gastroparesis

• Allergy

• Severe Liver Impairment

Below are some of the common side effects of this medicine:

• Abdominal Pain

• Pelvic Pain And Cramping

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

• Cholestasis

• Fever

• Rash

• Diarrhoea

• Thrombophlebitis

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 hours of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Clear data is not available regarding the use of this medicine in pregnant women. Use only if the benefits outweigh the risks and if no other safer alternative is available.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  A small amount of this medicine is excreted in human breast milk. Use only if benefits outweigh the risks and if no other safer alternative is available. Monitoring of diarrhea, thrush and diaper rash is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is found to be unsafe if consumed along with Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine does not usually affects patients ability to drive or his consciousness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is found to be safe to use in patients with renal disease. Adjustment of dose is not required. Consult your doctor for further details.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Erythrokem 250 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Erythromycin 250 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Erycin 250 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Enthrocin 250 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Erycin 250 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

• Overdose instructions

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

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It works by passively diffusing through cell membranes and reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome. This prevents protein synthesis in the bacterial cells which can either stop their growth or cause death.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  False-positive urinary catecholamines may result.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Protease inhibitor like amprenavir and ritonavir may increase erythromycin's serum concentration.
  • Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet decreases clearance of carbamazepine, cyclosporine, and triazolam, alfentanil, bromocriptine, digoxin (~10% of patients), disopyramide, ergot alkaloids, methylprednisolone; may decrease clearance of protease inhibitors.
  • Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet may decrease theophylline clearance and increase theophylline's half-life by up to 60% (patients on high-dose theophylline and erythromycin or who have received erythromycin for >5 days may be at higher risk).
  • Decreases metabolism of terfenadine, cisapride, and astemizole resulting in an increase in Q-T interval and potential heart failure.
  • Inhibits felodipine (and other dihydropyridine calcium antagonist) metabolism in the liver resulting in a twofold increase in levels and consequent toxicity.
  • Death has been reported by the potentiation of pimozide's cardiotoxicity when given concurrently with erythromycin. Use contraindicated.
  • May potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and decrease the metabolism of vinblastine.
  • Concurrent use of erythromycin and lovastatin and simvastatin may result in significantly increased levels and rhabdomyolysis.

• Interaction with Disease

  Impaired Liver Function

  Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the patients with a history of liver disease. Frequent monitoring of liver function tests is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the severity of liver injury.

  Qt Prolongation

  Inform your doctor if you have arrhythmia, any heart disease or drugs that prolong QT interval such as psychiatric drugs and anti-arrhythmic drugs.

  Myasthenia Gravis

  Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the patients with the history of Myasthenia Gravis as it may aggravate the weakness in these patients. Dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be prescribed based on the medical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Take Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals. Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended as it may increase the concentration of Q Mycin 250 MG Tablet and can cause undesired effects.