Ketek and Alcohol Interaction

Ketek and Alcohol

Ketek also sold as Ketek Pakgeneric name telithromycin belongs to a family of drugs known as antibiotics that help your body fight bacterial infections in the lungs and sinuses and may also be used for other purposes.

Do not drink alcohol while using this drug as it will reduce or negate the effectiveness of the medicine and may greatly increase the side effects.









Note that Ketek may cause sudden and serious liver damage and in rare cases cause the liver to fail and result in death. Do not use this drug if you are presently taking cisapride (Propulsid) or pimozide (Orap) or if you have a muscle disorder called myasthenia gravis. This drug will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Before using this drug advise your physician if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to this or any other drug or substance, if you are pregnant, plan to be so or are breastfeeding, have a history of liver problems caused by antibiotics, kidney disease, liver disease, low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood, heart rhythm disorder or a family history of “Long QT Syndrome”.

Side Effects

Less serious side effects are mild nausea, vomiting, vaginal itching or discharge, headache or dizziness. If these occur contact your physician for advice.

Serious side effects are diarrhea that is watery or bloody, irregular heartbeats, light headed, faint, vision problems or drooping eyelid, muscle pain or weakness, trouble swallowing, loss of balance, coordination or inability to climb stairs or rise from a chair. If these occur get emergency medical help.


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