Ilosone

Ilosone

Ilosone (pronounced: eye-low-sohn), also known as Erythromycin, is a type of antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of macrolide antibiotics and works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Etymology

The term "Ilosone" is derived from the Greek words "ilos" meaning "twist" and "one" meaning "unit". This is in reference to the twisted structure of the macrolide ring, a key component of this type of antibiotic.

Usage

Ilosone is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including streptococcal infections, pneumonia, legionnaire's disease, and pertussis (whooping cough). It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever in those who are allergic to penicillin and sulfonamides.

Side Effects

Like all antibiotics, Ilosone can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as hearing loss, arrhythmia, and liver disease.

Related Terms

• Antibiotic
• Macrolide
• Streptococcal infections
• Pneumonia
• Legionnaire's disease
• Pertussis
• Rheumatic fever
• Penicillin
• Sulfonamides
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Hearing loss
• Arrhythmia
• Liver disease

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ilosone
• Wikipedia's article - Ilosone

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