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erythromycin

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an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative

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Antibiotics such as penicillin and erythromycin, which used to have a high efficacy against many bacterial species and strains, have become less effective, due to the increased resistance of many bacterial strains. Source: Internet

Grapefruit juice may prevent the breakdown of erythromycin, resulting in elevated levels of erythromycin in the blood. Source: Internet

I need neither gas nor drugs (but, hey, did you know you could buy Cialis and erythromycin over the counter in Mexico? Source: Internet

The American Association of Pediatrics determined erythromycin is safe to take while breastfeeding. citation Absorption in pregnant patients has been shown to be variable, frequently resulting in levels lower than in nonpregnant patients. Source: Internet

Intravenous erythromycin may also be used in endoscopy as an adjunct to clear gastric contents. Source: Internet

Other antibiotic options include amoxicillin and erythromycin. Source: Internet

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