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Troleandomycin
Latest prescription information about Troleandomycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Troleandomycin
Pronunciation : troe lee an doe MYE sin
Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics
ICD Code : Y40.3
Trade Name(s): International- Tao. Overview : Note: This brand in not available in US market. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a macrolide antibiotic, prescribed for different types of bacterial infections, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia. It fights bacteria in the body. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adults: PO- The recommended dose is 250 to 500 mg 4 times a day. Children: 125 to 250 mg (3-5 mg/lb or 6.6 to 11 mg/kg) every 6 hours. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, as directed by your physician. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with liver impairment, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause photosensitivity. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Skin - Hives and rash. Central Nervous System - Dizziness, fatigue, or headache. * Avoid excess dosage. |
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- Indian Pharma Reference Guide 2012
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