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Total Ketek reports: 506.
Ketek FDA safety alerts: 2006 2007 .
Reported deaths: 44 Reported hospitalizations: 162.
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FDA Reported Ketek Side Effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, nausea, vision blurred, fatigue, asthenia, dizziness, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, abdominal pain upper, blood bilirubin increased, dyspnoea.
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Ketek Side Effects Report #5060725-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 173.1 lb, was diagnosed with lyme disease and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase decreased, blood sodium decreased, fatigue, hepatic necrosis, hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, immunoglobulins increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, HERBAL PREPARATION. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5060728-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis, gout and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aplastic anaemia, clostridium colitis, haemorrhage intracranial, pancytopenia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COLCHICINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/05/2006.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5060820-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on July 20, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, heart rate irregular. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5061974-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with lower respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic failure, unevaluable event. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5061975-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 04, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood albumin increased, empty sella syndrome, encephalopathy, mental status changes, pyrexia, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, sinusitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5061976-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, blood glucose abnormal and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, eosinophil count increased, fatigue, hepatotoxicity. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSAMINE W, CHROMIUM, ESTRACE, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5061977-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, fatigue, hepatic enzyme increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, ACTON, ALTACE, SYNTHROID, METFORMIN, EVISTA, WELLBUTRIN, MIRAPEX. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5062619-7
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, circulatory collapse, respiratory failure. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/18/2005.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5063520-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, fatigue, hepatic failure, hepatitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXYCYCLINE, ADVIL, ANTITUSSIVES AND EXPECTORANTS. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5064433-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female patient, weighting 210.4 lb, was diagnosed with acute sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, SYNTHROID, PROTONIX, CIPRO. Patient died on 07/03/2006.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5065469-0
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ageusia, anosmia, rash. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE NOS, PURINETHOL, HELICIDINE, OPHTHALMOLOGICALS. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5065471-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, hepatic failure, liver disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5065472-0
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis toxic. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NASACORT, ERDOSTEIN, CABRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5065473-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, pituitary tumour benign. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5065474-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on July 14, 2006. Male patient, weighting 160.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood albumin decreased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood chloride decreased, blood glucose increased, blood urea decreased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, THERAFLU. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5066445-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 25, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood uric acid increased, epstein-barr virus infection, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, liver function test abnormal. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5066446-6
Physician from JAPAN reported KETEK problem on Mar 22, 2005. Male patient, 18 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, hepatic function abnormal. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DENOSINE, MODACIN, DIFLUCAN, PRODIF, BAKTAR, SULPERAZON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5066447-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, osteoarthritis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, acute respiratory distress syndrome, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood albumin decreased, blood bilirubin increased, cardiac failure, duodenal ulcer perforation, fluid retention. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/11/2006.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5067936-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on July 21, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis, pyrexia, arthralgia and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arthralgia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, liver function test abnormal, nausea, pyrexia, rash. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5067938-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2006. Female patient, weighting 116.2 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood triglycerides increased, eosinophil count increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, haematocrit decreased, pulmonary function test decreased, pyrexia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR, RHINOCORT, RYNATAN, LEVAQUIN, ALBUTEROL SPIROS. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5067939-8
Physician from ITALY reported KETEK problem on May 05, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, diplopia, leukopenia, neck injury, nervousness, nuchal rigidity, paraesthesia, rash, respiratory disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5067940-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with bronchitis, heart transplant and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pyrexia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5069479-9
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported KETEK problem on May 29, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, cold sweat, cytomegalovirus infection, depressed level of consciousness, epstein-barr virus infection, headache, herpes simplex, immune system disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KLACID, ERYTHROMYCIN, OLYNTH. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5069681-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, pharyngitis, swelling, throat tightness. KETEK dosage: 400MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LORATADINE, ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5072044-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient was treated with KETEK. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5072046-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 15, 2005. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 141.3 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, blood urine, breath sounds abnormal, diabetes mellitus, dysuria, haematochezia, hypertension, hypervolaemia. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCINEURIN INHIBITOR, VITAMINS, ASPIRIN, DIABETIC TUSSIN, ORTHO, VIACTIV, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, VITAMIN D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5072714-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 15, 2005. Female patient, weighting 141.3 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, alpha 1 foetoprotein increased, anaemia, anorexia, anxiety, ascites. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCINEURIN INHIBITOR, VITAMINS, ASPIRIN, DIABETIC TUSSIN, ORTHO, VIACTIV, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, VITAMIN D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5073483-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5073485-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on Mar 31, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with pleurisy and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5075693-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis, asthma, hypertension, breast cancer and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vision blurred, visual acuity reduced. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR, SOLUPRED, AIROMIR, DOLIPRANE, TENSTATEN, AROMASIN. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5075694-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 140.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis, pericarditis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, pericarditis, sinusitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5076703-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 01, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was treated with KETEK. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient died on 06/01/2006.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5076704-7
Physician from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on Feb 10, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cheilitis, face oedema, hepatitis, hepatitis cholestatic, hepatocellular damage, pruritus, urticaria. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLUPRED, EXOMUC, NUROFEN, DOLIPRANE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5079139-6
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2006. Female patient, weighting 116.2 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood triglycerides increased, eosinophil count increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, haematocrit decreased, nausea, pulmonary function test decreased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR, RHINOCORT, RYNATAN, LEVAQUIN, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5079140-2
Consumer or non-health professional from REUNION reported KETEK problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accommodation disorder, amnesia, road traffic accident, vision blurred, visual disturbance. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLUPRED, SINGULAIR, SERETIDE, CETIRIZINE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5079141-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on May 05, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, diplopia, leukopenia, muscle rigidity, neck injury, nervousness, nuchal rigidity, paraesthesia, rash. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5082044-2
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported KETEK problem on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis, asthma, hypertension, breast cancer and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vision blurred, visual acuity reduced. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLUPRED, SINGULAIR, AIROMIR, DOLIPRANE, TENSTATEN, AROMASIN. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5082374-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, chromaturia, fatigue, hepatocellular damage, nausea, urine output decreased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN, ENTEX LA. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5082375-6
Consumer or non-health professional from reported KETEK problem on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis toxic. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NASACORT, ERDOSTEIN, CABRAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5082376-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Male patient, weighting 160.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood albumin decreased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood chloride decreased, blood glucose increased, blood urea decreased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, THERAFLU, ACTIGALL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5084400-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with lyme disease and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea, transaminases increased, vomiting. KETEK dosage: 400 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTRIAZONE, MEPRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5084475-3
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 15, 2005. Female patient, weighting 141.3 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, alpha 1 foetoprotein increased, anaemia, anorexia, anxiety, ascites. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS, VITAMINS, ASPIRIN, DIABETIC TUSSIN, ORTHO, VIACTIV, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, VITAMIN D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5085338-X
Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM reported KETEK problem on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5086434-3
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Aug 16, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with viral infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, encephalitis, restlessness, rhabdomyolysis, stupor. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, MIFLASONE, ADALIXIN, FUROSEMIDE, AMARYL, GLUCOPHAGE, DIGOXIN, PREVISCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5087669-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, weighting 218.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, headache, liver function test abnormal, myalgia, pyrexia. KETEK dosage: 800 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with ALTACE, PRAVACHOL. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5088219-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 32 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, blood cholesterol increased and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, body temperature increased, hepatic function abnormal, nausea, oedema peripheral, palmar erythema, post procedural vomiting, pruritus. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5088483-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malaise. KETEK dosage: 800 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5091677-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ageusia, anosmia. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5091679-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, arthropathy, blood glucose, surgery and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood iron decreased, blood urea decreased, blood urea increased, c-reactive protein increased, cholecystitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSAMINE W, CHROMIUM, ESTRACE, IBUPROFEN, MOTRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5092272-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with cough and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, cough, feeling abnormal, hepatitis toxic. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, ALBUTEROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5093900-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, 19 years of age, weighting 117.9 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia, bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, dyspnoea, electromechanical dissociation, fatigue, hepatic failure, nausea, oedema peripheral, pericardial effusion. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN, LANSOPRAZOLE, ETODOLAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/12/2006.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5093922-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, liver disorder, myocardial infarction, unevaluable event. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5093925-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection, blood glucose, surgery and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood iron decreased, blood urea decreased, blood urea increased, c-reactive protein increased, cholecystitis. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOSAMINE W, CHROMIUM, ESTRACE, IBUPROFEN, MOTRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5093926-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 145.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, coagulopathy, hepatitis, insomnia, international normalised ratio increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTONIX, ASPIRIN, THIAZIDES, PREMPRO, NAPROXEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5093927-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 17, 2005. Female patient, weighting 115.1 lb, was diagnosed with arthropod bite and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: photopsia, retinal disorder, retinal toxicity, visual disturbance, visual pathway disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TINDAMAX, CLIDINIUM, DORYX, THYROID. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5094168-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, weighting 224.9 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, colitis, gastritis, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatitis, insomnia, malaise, nausea, ocular icterus. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5094316-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Aug 30, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 161.0 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis, sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biliary tract disorder, bronchitis, dyspepsia, fatigue, feeling abnormal, hepatic failure, hepatocellular damage, hypersensitivity, hypotrichosis. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112497-2
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye pain, vision blurred, vitreous floaters. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112500-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, oral mucosal blistering, stomach discomfort, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112514-X
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with influenza and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling cold, nausea, pruritus, rash. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LORATADINE, TAMIFLU. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112515-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with acute sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nodule, stomatitis. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ISRADIPINE, SYNTHROID, PROZAC, ASCORBIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINOL, CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112517-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with bronchitis, sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESTROGEN NOS, PROZAC. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112533-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lactose intolerance. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112534-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2006. Female patient, 89 years of age, weighting 130.3 lb, was diagnosed with cough and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine decreased, blood sodium decreased. KETEK dosage: 400 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112584-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on May 24, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with bacterial infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112589-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema. KETEK dosage: 400 MG PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112599-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 07, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stomatitis. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112643-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 08, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112649-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on May 08, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dizziness, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112653-3
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, headache. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112655-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on May 15, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with lung infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dyspnoea, palpitations, tachycardia. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112659-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 05, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hiccups. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112660-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on May 08, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: conjunctival haemorrhage. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112666-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 14, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 158.3 lb, was diagnosed with pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with THYROID, PROGESTERONE, VITAMINS, SUPPLEMENTS. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112668-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 18, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with abdominal pain and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain lower, appendix disorder, colonic polyp, diverticulum, helicobacter gastritis, occult blood positive. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with BEXTRA, DIOVAN, RABEPRAZOLE, CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENOBARBITAL, ATROPINE SULPHATE, HYOSCINE HYT. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112670-3
KETEK problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 150.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, reading disorder, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, TEGASEROD. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112768-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 01, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: visual disturbance. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112770-8
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 21, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 135.3 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, dyspnoea, pharyngeal oedema. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GUAIFENESIN, LORATADINE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112771-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 21, 2006. Female patient, 25 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112782-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis, pain and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lethargy, somnolence. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, CAFFEINE, BUTALBITAL, PARACETAMOL. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112785-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on May 30, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenopia, dizziness, feeling drunk, palpitations, visual disturbance. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112786-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with ear infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 2X800 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112787-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 05, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 147.3 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, arrhythmia, blood pressure increased, cardiac flutter, dizziness, dyspnoea, fatigue, heart rate increased, nausea. KETEK dosage: 400 MG BID PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112788-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 28, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose. KETEK dosage: 4X400 MG PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112792-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 27, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 200.4 lb, was diagnosed with ear infection, sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenopia, cold sweat, eye irritation, eye pain, flushing, gastrointestinal disorder, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypertension. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112801-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with bronchitis, laryngitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, arrhythmia, asthenia, dehydration, dizziness, dyspepsia, flushing, headache, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PENICILLIN, STEROID, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, LIPITOR, ATENOLOL, LISINOPRIL, ENABLEX. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112832-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 01, 2006. Female patient, 13 years of age, weighting 150.4 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis, tonsillitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, sinusitis, tonsillitis, vision blurred. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112834-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, anorexia, dyspepsia, oesophageal spasm. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5112843-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on Apr 05, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased. KETEK dosage: 800 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114193-4
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 13, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 148.4 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, nausea, pyrexia, vision blurred, vomiting. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, NORGESTIMATE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114194-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 02, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. KETEK dosage: 400 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114227-7
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 08, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysgeusia, nausea, vomiting. KETEK dosage: 800 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114248-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 15, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradyphrenia, constipation, diarrhoea, disorientation, nausea, rash. KETEK dosage: 400 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with PARACETAMOL, HYDROCHODONE BITARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114255-1
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 15, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nail discolouration, photosensitivity reaction, skin discolouration. KETEK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, MINOCYCLINE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114256-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 21, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. KETEK dosage: 400 MG. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114257-5
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 16, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with bronchitis, pulmonary oedema and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, gait disturbance, malaise, vertigo. KETEK dosage: 400 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with PSEUDOEPHEDRIN HYDROCHLORIDE, FEXIFENADINE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114258-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 15, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with pharyngolaryngeal pain and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, diarrhoea. KETEK dosage: 400 MG BID PO. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114259-9
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 09, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, head discomfort, headache, malaise, nausea, vomiting, weight decreased. KETEK dosage: 400 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with RIZATRIPAN, RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114260-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported KETEK problem on June 22, 2006. Female patient was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. KETEK dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ketek Side Effects Report #5114263-0
KETEK problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 140.2 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with KETEK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, discomfort, dizziness, nausea, photopsia, vision blurred, visual brightness. KETEK dosage: 822 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.

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Drug Information: Telithromycin

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a604026.html

(tel ith roe mye' sin)

IMPORTANT WARNING:

Telithromycin may cause worsening of symptoms, including breathing problems, when taken by people with myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes muscle weakness). These breathing problems may be severe or life-threatening and may cause death. Tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis. You should not take telithromycin if you have this condition.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with telithromycin and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide.

Why is this medication prescribed?

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 will not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other infections.

How should this medicine be used?

Telithromycin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day for 7-10 days. To help you remember to take telithromycin, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take telithromycin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.

You should start to feel better early in your treatment. Call your doctor if your condition does not improve while you are taking telithromycin. Take telithromycin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking telithromycin too soon or if you skip doses of telithromycin, your infection may not be cured and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

Other uses for this medicine

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking telithromycin,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to telithromycin, azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), dirithromycin (Dynabac, no longer available in the U.S..), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), troleandomycin (TAO, no longer available in the U.S.), or any other medications.
do not take telithromycin if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid, no longer available in the U.S..) or pimozide (Orap).
tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antifungals such as itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cholesterol-lowering medications such as atorvastatin (Lipitor, in Caduet), lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor, in Advicor), and simvastatin ( Zocor, in Vytorin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills'); ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Bellergal-S, Cafergot, Ergomar, Wigraine), methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax); medications for irregular heartbeat, including amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), dofetilide (Tikosyn), disopyramide (Norpace), procainamide (Procanbid), quinidine, or sotalol (Betapace); metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); midazolam (Versed); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); phenytoin (Dilantin); repaglinide (Prandin); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); sirolimus (Rapamune); tacrolimus (Prograf); and triazolam (Halcion). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
if you are taking theophylline (Theo-24, Theobid, Theo-Dur, others), take it 1 hour before or after telithromycin.
tell your doctor if you have had hepatitis (swelling of the liver) or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) while taking telithromycin or azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), dirithromycin (Dynabac, no longer available in the U.S.), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), or troleandomycin (TAO, no longer available in the U.S.). Your doctor will tell you not to take telithromycin.
tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has had a heart problem that may cause fainting and a slow or irregular heartbeat, or heart disease; or if you have low blood levels of potassium or magnesium; or kidney or liver disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking telithromycin, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking telithromycin.
you should know that telithromycin may cause dizziness or fainting. If you feel lightheaded and have severe nausea or vomiting, do not drive a car, operate machinery or participate in dangerous activities. If you faint, call your doctor before taking another dose of telithromycin.
You should know that antibiotics, including telithromycin, may cause an infection in the intestines with symptoms of watery diarrhea, diarrhea that does not go away, or bloody stools; stomach cramps; or fever. Call your doctor if you have these symptoms. These symptoms can occur up to two months after finishing treatment.
you should know that telithromycin may cause liver damage, which may be severe or life-threatening. This reaction may happen at any time while you are taking telithromycin or right after you finish taking this medication. Stop taking telithromycin and call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: tiredness, lack of energy, unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, nausea, itchy skin, dark urine, light-colored stools, yellowing of your skin or eyes, pain or tenderness in the upper right part of your stomach, swelling of the abdomen, or flu-like symptoms.
you should know that telithromycin may cause vision problems, including blurred vision, difficulty focusing, and seeing double. These problems usually happen after the first or second dose and last for a few hours. To avoid these problems, avoid quick changes in looking from things far away to things close by. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or participate in dangerous activities until you know how this medication affects you. If you have vision problems while taking telithromycin, call your doctor before taking another dose.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Never take more than one dose of telithromycin in 24 hours. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Telithromycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

diarrhea
nausea
vomiting
headache
dizziness

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, or those listed in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:

fainting
rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
hives
rash
itching
difficulty breathing or swallowing
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
hoarseness

Telithromycin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

What other information should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the telithromycin, call your doctor.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

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