Troleandomycin
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Troleandomycin is a prodrug of the macrolide antibacterial oleandomycin. Troleandomycin used majorly in the treatment of nose and throat infections and also in different bacterial infections. It functions similar to erythromycin but is less effective than that of erythromycin.
Indications
Troleandomycin is primarily indicated in conditions like Appetite suppresser and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Obesity.
Contraindications
Troleandomycin is contraindicated in conditions like Epilepsy, Heart disease, Arteriosclerosis.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Troleandomycin, which give rise to further complications include Liver dysfunction. Troleandomycin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Ventricular arrhythmias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Troleandomycin therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Troleandomycin include Diarrhea, Nausea & vomiting, Abdominal discomfort. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Troleandomycin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fever, Allergic reactions, stomach cramping.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if u have liver disease or if allergy occur. Avoid exposure to sunlight as it increases sensitivity of skin to sunlight. Consult doctor about using this medication in pregnant women.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages, he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
250 to 500 mg (380 (375)) 6 hourly oral —
Child Dosage
125 to 250 mg (190 (187.5)) 6 hourly oral —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Troleandomycin is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementErlotinibThis CYP3A4 inhibitor increases levels/toxicity of erlotinib These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.