Telithromycin
Telithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is the first of the ketolide class of antibiotics and is primarily used to treat respiratory tract infections.
Pronunciation
Telithromycin is pronounced as te-li-thro-mye-sin.
Etymology
The term "Telithromycin" is derived from the Greek words "telos" meaning end, and "thrombos" meaning lump or clot. This is in reference to the drug's ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria, effectively putting an end to the infection.
Usage
Telithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as acute sinusitis, pneumonia, and chronic bronchitis. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Related Terms
- Macrolide: A class of antibiotics that includes Telithromycin.
- Ketolide: A class of antibiotics that Telithromycin belongs to.
- Bacterial Infections: The type of infections that Telithromycin is used to treat.
- Respiratory Tract Infections: One of the main uses of Telithromycin is to treat respiratory tract infections.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Telithromycin include nausea, diarrhea, and headache. Serious side effects include liver disease, pancreatitis, and vision problems.
Precautions
Before taking Telithromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin, clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies.
Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Telithromycin
- Wikipedia's article - Telithromycin
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