Common antibiotics tied to miscarriages may also lead to birth defects
(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women have another reason to avoid taking a class of antibiotics that includes erythromycin, clarithromycin and azithromycin: it may increase their baby's risk of birth defects, a UK study suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Common Antibiotics Linked To Increased Risk Of Birth Defects, Study Says
(CNN) — Taking some common antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked with higher risk of birth defects, according to a new study.
The study, published Wednesday in the medical journal BMJ, found an increased risk of birth defects in the children of women who were prescribed macrolides during the first three months of pregnancy compared to mothers who were prescribed penicillin.
Macrolide antibiotics include erythromycin, clarithromycin and azithromycin, and they are used to treat infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis and urinary, skin and sexually transmitted diseases. They are often prescrib...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Source Type: news
Macrolide Antibiotics Early in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects
Taking antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin or azithromycin early in the course of pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Antibiotics Pregnancy and Childbirth Birth Defects Heart Infections Source Type: news
Erythrocin Lactobionate (Erythromycin Lactobionate) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 21, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (gel or pak), Benzamycin
Title: erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (gel or pak), BenzamycinCategory: MedicationsCreated: 2/6/2000 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - September 4, 2019 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment (New - Currently in Shortage)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - February 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Featured Review: Adverse events in people taking macrolide antibiotics versus placebo for any indication
The review 'Adverse events in people taking macrolide antibiotics' asked, “Will people taking a macrolide antibiotic experience more adverse events than those treated with placebo?”Macrolide antibiotics are one of many types of antibiotic. They are commonly used to treat both acute and chronic infections. The four most commonly used macrolides are azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, and roxithromycin. People taking macrolide antibiotics are at risk of experiencing adverse events such as nausea, diarrhoea or rashes.Lead author of the review Malene Plejdrup Hansen explains, “This review was undertaken to qua...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - December 17, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Katie Abbotts Source Type: news
erythromycin (Ery-Tab, PCE)
Title: erythromycin (Ery-Tab, PCE)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/16/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - August 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
ASK THE GP: My daughter has been on antibiotics for acne for 24 years
Since the age of 16, my daughter, now 40, has been prescribed the antibiotic erythromycin for acne. Her doctor seems to think it ’s OK to continue prescribing this long term, but will it affect her health? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Erythromycin Lactobionate for Injection, USP (Updated - Currently in Shortage)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - June 5, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Aktipak (Erythromycin 3%-Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Topical Gel) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - April 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Pediazole (Erythromycin and Sulfisoxazole) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 19, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Benzamycin (Erythromycin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 12, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Teligent, Inc. Announces FDA Approval Of Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2%
BUENA, N.J., July 21, 2017 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Teligent, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLGT), a New Jersey-based specialty generic pharmaceutical company, today announced it has received approval of the Company's abbreviated new drug application ... Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA Teligent, Erythromycin (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - July 21, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ery-Tab (Erythromycin Delayed Release Tablets) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 16, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
