Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Ketek
(telithromycin)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
When prescribing Ketek, consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use ofantibacterial agents and the local prevalence of resistance. Ketek is indicated for the treatment of the following infections: In patients of 18 years and older community-acquired pneumonia, mild or moderate. when treating infections caused by known or suspected beta-lactam- and / or macrolide-resistant strains (according to history of patients or national and / or regional resistance data) covered by the antibacterial spectrum of telithromycin: acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis; acute sinusitis; In patients of 12 years and older tonsillitis / pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, as an alternative when beta-lactam antibiotics are not appropriate in countries / regions with a significant prevalence of macrolide-resistant S. pyogenes, when mediated by ermTR or mefA.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
telithromycin
Category
Antibacterials for systemic use
Manufacturer
Aventis Pharma S.A.
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