title: Erythromycin.
abstract: Even with the continuing emergence of new antibiotics, erythromycin continues to be used extensively in obstetrics and gynecology. It is inexpensive, with a long history of usage and proven safety. When oral erythromycin preparations are given in the correct dose and with proper timing in relation to meals, no individual preparation offers a significant therapeutic advantage. Its uses include the treatment of respiratory tract infections, chlamydial and other genital tract infections in pregnancy, puerperal mastitis, and acute conjunctivitis of the newborn.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D003235:Conjunctivitis, Inclusion / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008413:Mastitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015231:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D004917:Erythromycin