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What Causes Vomiting After Taking Erythromycin?
Question: hi
my niece is almost two years old. . been quite sick and on second course of erythromycin .. 200mg/5ml and 7 ml twice a day. went into the hospital today because she was vomiting a lot. . the hospital gave her some ondansetron
.. half a wafer on the tongue and she is better now.. went to pharmacy to fill the prescription and the pharmacist said it might interact the erythromycin and to try not to use it if possible.. is there any danger in using it as she is throwing up again . we ate giving her electrolytes but a bit worried still. wanted a second opinion
my niece is almost two years old. . been quite sick and on second course of erythromycin .. 200mg/5ml and 7 ml twice a day. went into the hospital today because she was vomiting a lot. . the hospital gave her some ondansetron
.. half a wafer on the tongue and she is better now.. went to pharmacy to fill the prescription and the pharmacist said it might interact the erythromycin and to try not to use it if possible.. is there any danger in using it as she is throwing up again . we ate giving her electrolytes but a bit worried still. wanted a second opinion
Brief Answer:
Vomiting can be due to erythromycin side effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Erythromycin and ondansetrone can lead to arrhythmias in rare cases. This happens more when the child has congenital heart defects or electrolyte disturbances.
I would recommend you to reduce the dose of erythromycin or start with another appropriate antibiotic as per symptoms because such high doses can lead to vomiting as side effect.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Vomiting can be due to erythromycin side effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Erythromycin and ondansetrone can lead to arrhythmias in rare cases. This happens more when the child has congenital heart defects or electrolyte disturbances.
I would recommend you to reduce the dose of erythromycin or start with another appropriate antibiotic as per symptoms because such high doses can lead to vomiting as side effect.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
OK thanks. . I'll talk to gp tomorrow. . for today it is OK to give the ondansetron to stop the vomiting?
thanks for that.. because they gave it in hospital I had assumed it was OK and given another dose.. there won't be any ongoing issues with the doses he has had
thanks for that.. because they gave it in hospital I had assumed it was OK and given another dose.. there won't be any ongoing issues with the doses he has had
Brief Answer:
You may give domperidone
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would recommend you to give Domperidone drops for relief from vomiting instead of ondansetrone. Also, hold the dose of erythromycin for the time being.
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
I would be glad to help you in any further questions.
Take care
You may give domperidone
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would recommend you to give Domperidone drops for relief from vomiting instead of ondansetrone. Also, hold the dose of erythromycin for the time being.
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
I would be glad to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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