une allergie à l'érythromycine, à la clarithromycine ou à d'autres antibiotiques de la famille des macrolides, ou à l'un des ingrédients du médicament ; un traitement par l'astémizole*, la terfénadine*, le cisapride*, le pimozide, l'ergotamine ou la dihydroergotamine. * Ce médicament n'est plus offert au Canada. PARENTERAL ANTIBIOTIC ALLERGY CROSS-SENSITIVITY CHART Amikacin Amikacin Ampicillin Azithromycin Cefazolin a Cefotaxime b X Cefoxitin b X X Ceftazidime b X X X Ceftriaxone b XXXX Cefuroxime b XXXXX Chloramphenicol Ciprofloxacin Clindamycin Cloxacillin X abbbbb Cotrimoxazole (Sulfa) Daptomycin Ertapenem c cccccc c Erythromycin X Gentamicin X. Erythromycin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using erythromycin. Dernière mise à jour le 1 septembre 2016 à 22:00 par Jean-François Pillou. Ce document intitulé « Erythromycine - Indications, posologie et effets secondaires » issu de Journal des Femmes Santé (sante-medecine.journaldesfemmes.fr) est soumis au droit d'auteur. An erythromycin allergy, also known as hypersensitivity reaction, typically occurs when the body believes that the medication is an invader, and the immune system attacks the foreign substance as if it were a bacteria or something else harmful. The immune system produces chemicals, such as histamine, to fight the substance. i. La Base Claude Bernard (BCB) est une base de données sur les médicaments et les produits de santé qui a pour but d'aider les professionnels de santé dans leur exercice quotidien de prescription, délivrance et dispensation et de fournir une information exhaustive au grand public. Erythromycin is an inhibitor of the cytochrome P450 system, which means it can have a rapid effect on levels of other drugs metabolised by this system, e.g., warfarin. Pharmacology Mechanism of action. Erythromycin displays bacteriostatic activity or inhibits growth of bacteria, especially at higher concentrations. Erythromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics such as erythromycin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Find patient medical information for Erythromycin Oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. Recovery of Erythromycin Allergy in Cats As allergic reactions tend to become more aggressive over time, your veterinarian may recommend that you get a prescription for a dose of epinephrine if your cat has experienced a moderate to severe allergic reaction involving hives or any interference with breathing.