Question 1

what is the definition or description of: erythromycin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin O/D: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. "Symptoms of overdose include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting."  REF:    https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00199

Question 2

what is the treatment for erythromycin overdose?

Accepted Answer

See below.: Feeling or being sick : eat little and often & stick to simple foods diarrhea: drink plenty of water to replace lost fluids. If the diarrhea continues or is severe, speak with your doctor
abdominal discomfort: take your doses after a meal or a snack. All medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. These usually improve as your body adjusts. Speak with your doc.

Question 3

i undergo excessive diarrhea, i took erythromycin together with metronidazole simultaneously, i feel headache dizziness and so bad, what should i do? was i overdosed myself?

Accepted Answer

: It is not possible that taking erythromycin and metronidazole simultaneously is what anybody would cause overdose. Both could have side effects; and I hope you did not drink alcohol. It is more important to find the cause of the diarrhea so appropriate management could be instituted. It is also important that you have adequate fluid intake with electrolytes preferred like in soup.

Question 4

erythromycin ointment, can it go bad?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Should be effective for years.

Question 5

is it ok to eat grapefruit while on topical erythromycin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There would be no adverse reaction or decrease in effectiveness with topical medication and any food interaction. Perfectly ok.

Question 6

what exactly is exposure to pce (erythromycin) and the consequences?

Accepted Answer

PerchloroethylenePCE: I assume that you mean perchloroethylene, which is a dry cleaning solvent. It is pretty toxic to all major organ systems and should be handled with extreme care, only under controlled conditions by trained personnel. Here's a link to the material safety data sheet (msds):
http://www.Drycleancoalition.Org/perc.Htm.

Question 7

i have irbbb. can i take erythromycin?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If you mean incomplete right bundle branch block the answer is that erythromycin is unlikely to effect this negatively, but why are you taking it, who prescribed it and why have you not asked the doctor caring for you? Best wishes.

Question 8

does erythromycin op oin help treating the mgd ?

Accepted Answer

It can: Depending upon the specifics of your case, topical antibiotics such as op topical Erythromycin can be helpful. Other treatments can include warm compresses, omega-3 supplementation, and sometimes oral antibiotics. I encourage you to talk about these with your primary doctor or ophthalmologist to determine what treatment is best for you.

Question 9

what are the side effects of pce (erythromycin)?

Accepted Answer

Stomach-related: Erythromycin most common side effects are diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps. A few other rare but serious side effects are severe diarrhea (C. diff), hearing loss, irregular heart rhythm, and seizure. These should *not* be expected, but are a few to be aware of in the few instances that they do occur.

Question 10

can i go on sunbeds while on erythromycin.thankyou?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok but: The Erythromycin does not keep you from a risk of skin cancer.

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