Telithromycin tablets
Telithromycin tablets
What is this medicine?
TELITHROMYCIN (tel ith roe MYE sin) is a ketolide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections.This medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You may take with or without food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
changes in vision
dark urine
general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
irregular heartbeat
light-colored stools
lightheaded, faint, lose consciousness
loss of appetite, nausea
right upper belly pain
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
unusually weak or tired
white patches in the mouth or throat
yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea
dry mouth
stomach upset
vaginal irritation
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
certain medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
certain medicines for irregular heart rhythm like amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, flecainide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine
cisapride
droperidol
ergot alkaloids like ergotamine, dihydroergotamine
grepafloxacin
pimozide
rifampin
sirolimus
red yeast rice
thioridazine
ziprasidone
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
carbamazepine
certain medicines for anxiety or sleep
certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
cyclosporine
digoxin
diuretics
metoprolol
other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
phenytoin
sotalol
tacrolimus
theophylline
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
irregular heart beat
kidney disease
liver disease
myasthenia gravis
an unusual or allergic reaction to telithromycin, macrolide antibiotics, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
This medicine may cause you to faint or to have vision problems. Limit activities like driving, using heavy machinery, and other hazardous tasks. If you have vision problems or faint while taking this medicine avoid these activities.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018