What is telithromycin used for?

What is telithromycin used for?

Telithromycin is used to treat certain types of pneumonia (an infection of the lungs) that is caused by bacteria. Telithromycin is in a class of medications called ketolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as telithromycin not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

What is Ketek antibiotic used for?

Ketek (telithromycin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the lungs and sinuses.

Is telithromycin still on the market?

Sanofi Aventis has permanently discontinued production of the ketolide antibiotic, Ketek (telithromycin) 300mg and 400mg tablets. The company states the product is being discontinued because of a business decision.

What is the brand name for telithromycin?

BRAND NAME(S): Ketek. WARNING: Telithromycin should not be used in patients with myasthenia gravis.

What type of antibiotic is lincomycin?

Lincomycin is a lincosamide antibiotic derived as a natural fermentation product from Streptomyces lincolnensis. Like clindamycin, lincomycin is active against Gram-positive cocci and bacilli as well as Gram-negative cocci and some other organisms such as Haemophilus spp.

What is the biggest challenge in developing a new antibiotic?

One core challenge to the development of new antibiotics targeting MDR pathogens is that expected revenues are insufficient to drive long-term investment. In the USA and Europe, financial incentives have focussed on supporting R&D, reducing regulatory burden, and extending market exclusivity.

Is telithromycin an acid or base?

Unlike erythromycin, telithromycin is acid-stable and can therefore be taken orally while being protected from gastric acids.

Is lincomycin a penicillin?

Lincomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe bacterial infections in people who cannot use penicillin antibiotics. Lincomycin is used only for a severe infection.

Why is the development of new antibiotics difficult?

New antibiotics are seen as ‘drugs of last resort’ against dangerous bacteria. So, to limit the development of antibiotic resistance, they need to be used sparingly – and not sold in large volumes. Plus, compared to more expensive treatments, antibiotics tend to be quite low in price.

Do you have to tell your doctor about telithromycin?

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take telithromycin with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

When to take theophylline before or after telithromycin?

Keep taking telithromycin as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. If you also take theophylline, take it at least 1 hour before or after telithromycin. Talk with your doctor if you have questions.

Can you take telithromycin if you have myasthenia gravis?

Last updated on Oct 25, 2020. Do not take if you have myasthenia gravis. Very bad and sometimes deadly breathing problems have happened with telithromycin in people who have myasthenia gravis. It is used to treat bacterial infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Telithromycin?

Are there any side effects to taking azithromycin?

If you turned yellow or had liver side effects with azithromycin, clarithromycin, dirithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin. If you have any of these health problems: Long QTc on ECG or other heartbeat that is not normal, slow heartbeat, or low potassium or magnesium levels.