What is Erythromycin 250mg Tablets?
Erythromycin is a medication that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Erythromycin can also be used to prevent infections among people who are at high risks, such as people with heart conditions, or those who have undergone surgery. It is also used to break up collections of fluid such as abscesses.
How Does Erythromycin Work?�
Erythromycin 250mg Tablets is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This can be achieved by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis, which prevents bacteria from growing and multiplying, thereby clearing the infection. Erythromycin is effective against a wide variety of bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumonia, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Propionibacterium acnes.
What Does Erythromycin Treat?
- Infections of the respiratory tract, including bronchitis, pneumonia, and Legionnaire's disease
- Infections of the ear, nose, and throat
- Skin infections such as impetigo and cellulitis
- Gastrointestinal infections, such as gastroenteritis
- Whooping cough
- Diphtheria
- Rheumatic fever