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Erythromycin (Erythromycin) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Erythromycin and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Reports by Event Outcome

All Cases (307)
Death (30)
Life Threatening Events (24)
Disability (14)

Reports by Reaction Type

Drug Hypersensitivity (62)Drug Interaction (26)Rash (21)Nausea (19)Toxicity To Various Agents (19)Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (18)Dyspnoea (17)Drug Ineffective (16)Sepsis (15)Liver Injury (14)Hepatic Failure (14)Renal Failure Acute (13)

Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Erythromycin. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Erythromycin side effects in 71 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient: 71 year old female

Reactions: Gastric Haemorrhage

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin
    Dosage: unk, unk

Keri Original
    Dosage: unk, in morning and at bedtime
    Administration route: Topical

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamins NOS; Vaseline



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient:

Reactions: Adverse Event, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bisacodyl
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Darunavir Ethanolate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Famotidine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Fluconazole
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Griseofulvin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Indomethacin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ketoprofen
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Levofloxacin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Naproxen
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ofloxacin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Tramadol HCL
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 75 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-20

Patient: 75 year old female

Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azithromycin
    Dosage: unk

Codeine

Demerol
    Dosage: unk

Erythromycin

Morphine Sulfate
    Dosage: unk



Possible Erythromycin side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-16

Patient: female

Reactions: Fibromyalgia, Myasthenic Syndrome, Arthritis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin
    Dosage: unk

Gabapentin
    Dosage: unk

Sumatriptan Succinate
    Dosage: unk

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: unk

Zofran
    Dosage: unk



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 49 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-15

Patient: 49 year old female

Reactions: NO Adverse Event

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin
    Dosage: unk

Tetracycline HCL
    Dosage: unk

Tramadol Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk



Possible Erythromycin side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-14

Patient: female

Reactions: Confusional State, Agitation, Nightmare, Drug Ineffective, Hyperglycaemia, Rash, Toxicity To Various Agents, Convulsion, Tremor, Weight Increased, Bipolar Disorder, Chest Pain

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abilify

Adderall

Antidepressants

Beta Blocking Agents

Buspar

Darvocet-N 50

Daytrana

Depakote

Desyrel

Effexor

Elavil

Erythromycin

Lunesta

MAO Inhibitors

Neurontin

Pamelor

Paxil

Prozac

Reglan

Remeron

Requip

Ritalin

Seroquel

Sinequan

Skelaxin

Steroids NOS

Sumatriptan

Tegretol

Tizanidine Hydrochloride
    Indication: Migraine

Tofranil

Topamax

Trileptal

Valium
    Indication: Agitation

Wellbutrin

Zoloft

Zonegran

Zyprexa

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Vitamin B-Complex, Other Combinations; Ensure; Caltrate +D; ONE A DAY



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 49 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-13

Patient: 49 year old female

Reactions: NO Adverse Event

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin
    Dosage: unk

Tetracycline HCL
    Dosage: unk

Tramadol Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 61 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-10

Patient: 61 year old female

Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Drug Hypersensitivity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin
    Dosage: unk

Lanolin
    Dosage: unk

Merthiolate Suppository
    Dosage: unk

Neomycin Sulfate
    Dosage: unk

Polymycin
    Dosage: unk



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-08

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Suture Rupture, Chorioamnionitis, Wound Dehiscence, Tachycardia, Maternal Exposure Timing Unspecified, Peritonitis, Caesarean Section, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Incision Site Complication, Sepsis, Escherichia Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin

Other drugs received by patient: Ritodrine Hydrochloride; Cefazolin



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 14 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-08

Patient: 14 year old female, weighing 42.1 kg (92.6 pounds)

Reactions: Throat Tightness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Doxycycline
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-07-24

Erythromycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-07-24

Erythromycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-07-11
    End date: 2012-07-18

Other drugs received by patient: Clotrimazole; Norethindrone



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-08

Patient:

Reactions: Premature Baby, Intraventricular Haemorrhage, Foetal Heart Rate Deceleration, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy, Escherichia Infection, Tachycardia Foetal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
    Dosage: (df transplacental)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Dosage: (df transplacental)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritodrine Hydrochloride
    Dosage: (df transplacental)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-08

Patient:

Reactions: Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Premature Baby

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azithromycin
    Dosage: df transplacental
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Dosage: df transplacental
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 14 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-08

Patient: 14 year old female, weighing 42.1 kg (92.6 pounds)

Reactions: Throat Tightness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Doxycycline
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-07-24

Erythromycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-07-24

Erythromycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2012-07-11
    End date: 2012-07-18

Other drugs received by patient: Clotrimazole; Norethindrone



Possible Erythromycin side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-07

Patient: female

Reactions: Chorioamnionitis, Wound Dehiscence, Intraventricular Haemorrhage, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Pyrexia, Peritonitis, Caesarean Section, Escherichia Test Positive, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Suture Related Complication, Purulence, Premature Delivery, White Blood Cell Count Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefazolin
    Dosage: (2 g daily)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Dosage: (400 mg daily)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritodrine Hydrochloride
    Dosage: (df)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-02

Patient: female, weighing 99.8 kg (219.5 pounds)

Reactions: Rash Generalised, Throat Tightness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-01

Patient:

Reactions: Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Premature Baby

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Azithromycin
    Dosage: (df transplacental)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Dosage: (df transplacental)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 92 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 92 year old male

Reactions: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Gastric Ulcer Haemorrhage, Rectal Haemorrhage, Drug Interaction, Faeces Discoloured, Haemodynamic Instability, Haemoglobin Decreased, Asthenia, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dabigatran
    Dosage: 300 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation

Erythromycin

Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol
    Dosage: 2 puffs twice daily

Prednisone
    Dosage: 10 mg
    Administration route: Oral

Propafenone HCL
    Dosage: 450 mg
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Digoxin; Finasteride; Synthroid; Folic Acid; Tiotropiom; Omeprazole



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 10 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-07-30

Patient: 10 year old male

Reactions: Pneumonia Mycoplasmal, General Physical Health Deterioration, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetazolamide
    Dosage: df

Clarithromycin
    Dosage: df, unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Dosage: df, unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 41 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-07-27

Patient: 41 year old male, weighing 67.0 kg (147.4 pounds)

Reactions: Pancreatic Abscess, Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
    Dosage: 500 mg, daily
    Indication: Pneumonia
    Start date: 2012-04-04

Erythromycin
    Dosage: 500 mg, daily
    Indication: Gastrointestinal Infection
    Start date: 2012-04-08

Other drugs received by patient: Alfentanil; CO-Amoxiclav / 00756801 /; Tramadol Hydrochloride; Insulin; Propofol; TPN; Aminophyllin; Gentamicin; Acetaminophen; Omeprazole; Noradrenaline / 00127501 /; Pabrinex / 00041801 /; Albuterol Sulate



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-26

Patient:

Reactions: Polydactyly, Dysmorphism, Congenital Central Nervous System Anomaly, Skull Malformation, Intestinal Atresia, Congenital Cardiovascular Anomaly, Limb Malformation, Encephalocele, Urogenital Disorder, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Hydrocephalus, Atrial Septal Defect, Spina Bifida, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Pyloric Stenosis, Ventricular Septal Defect, Congenital Musculoskeletal Anomaly, Gastrointestinal Malformation, Microcephaly, Kidney Malformation, Foetal Malformation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-26

Patient:

Reactions: Congenital Oral Malformation, Dysmorphism

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-26

Patient:

Reactions: Congenital Central Nervous System Anomaly

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin



Possible Erythromycin side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-25

Patient: female

Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin
    Dosage: unk

Lanolin
    Dosage: unk

Merthiolate Suppository
    Dosage: unk

Neomycin Sulfate
    Dosage: unk

Polymycin
    Dosage: unk



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 61 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Singapore on 2012-07-23

Patient: 61 year old female

Reactions: Myalgia, Headache, Gastric Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
    Dosage: (df unknown)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Dosage: (df unknown)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-23

Patient:

Reactions: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Adverse Event, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bisacodyl
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Darunavir Ethanolate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Erythromycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Famotidine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Fluconazole
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Griseofulvin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Indomethacin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ketoprofen
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Levofloxacin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Naproxen
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ofloxacin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Tramadol Hydrochloride
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-07-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Caesarean Section, Sepsis, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Escherichia Infection

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin

Other drugs received by patient: Cefazolin; Ritodrine Hydrochloride (Unknown)



Possible Erythromycin side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-19

Patient: female

Reactions: Malaise, Vomiting, Hyperhidrosis, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 64 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-18

Patient: 64 year old female

Reactions: Liver Injury, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Skin Disorder, Cholestasis, Pyrexia, Erythema, Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis, Bronchopneumopathy, Oedema, Inflammation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acupan
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Atarax
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Premedication
    Start date: 2012-04-23

Celebrex
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Dabigatran Etex Mesilat
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-25

Erythromycin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-25

Ketoprofen
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Lyrica
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Oxycodone HCL
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Oxycontin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Pradaxa
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-25

Pyostacine
    Dosage: unk

Ranitidine Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Premedication
    Start date: 2012-04-23

Vancomycin Hychloride
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Zantac
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-23

Zofran
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2012-04-24

Other drugs received by patient: Piascledine; Paracetamol; Fondaparinux Sodium; Levofloxacin; Omeprazole; Xyzal; Terbutaline; Ipratropium Bromide; Polaramine; Levofloxacin; Levocetirizine; Tramadol Hydrochloride; Arixtra



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 67 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-07-18

Patient: 67 year old female

Reactions: Syncope, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Back Pain

Erythromycin
    Dosage: 250 mg, unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Tooth Infection
    Start date: 2010-05-29
    End date: 2010-05-31

Other drugs received by patient: Gabapentin; Oxycontin; Acetaminophen



Possible Erythromycin side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-18

Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Eye Oedema, Ocular Hyperaemia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Erythromycin
    Dosage: 1/2 ribbon 4 times dialy 6/22 - 2 times; 6/23 - 4 times
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2012-06-22

Erythromycin
    Dosage: 1/2 ribbon 4 times dialy 6/22 - 2 times; 6/23 - 4 times
    Indication: Herpes Zoster
    Start date: 2012-06-23

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