Erythrocin Lactobionate Intravenous and Ketoprofen

• Generic Name: erythromycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Erythromycin Lactobionate - IV, EES. Granules, EES-400 Filmtab, EryPed 200, EryPed 400, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, PCE Dispertab, E. E. S, EryPed, Erythrocin, Erythromycin Filmtabs

Erythromycin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat diphtheria, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, and Legionnaire's disease. This medicine is also used to prevent bacterial endocarditis and rheumatic fever to occur again in patients who have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or sulfa drugs.

Erythromycin belongs to the class of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: ketoprofen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oruvail, Orudis, Actron, Orudis KT

Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketoprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Ketoprofen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.

The ketoprofen regular capsule is also used to treat mild to moderate pain, or menstrual pain.

Only ketoprofen extended-release capsules are used for treating arthritis. This form of ketoprofen will not work fast enough to treat acute pain.

Ketoprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.