Telithromycin Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Telithromycin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Telithromycin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Telithromycin

Pronunciation : tel-ITH-roe-MYE-sin

ICD Code : Y40 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Telithromycin

International :

Ketek

Why is Telithromycin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a ketolide antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial infections. It works by killing the bacteria.

When should Telithromycin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis, jaundice, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Telithromycin?

PO- The recommended dose is 800 mg (2 tablets of 400 mg), once every 24 hours, for 7–10 days.

How should Telithromycin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Telithromycin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of irregular heartbeat, heart failure, blood problems, kidney disease, liver impairment, myasthenia gravis, stomach infection, irregular heartbeat, any allergy, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or vision problems, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking other medications.

• Avoid long- term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.