Ketek Precautions

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Ketek may cause problems with vision, particularly when looking quickly between objects close by and objects far away.

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to telithromycin, azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), dirithomycin (Dynabac), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), troleandomycin (TAO), or any other medications.
do not take telithromycin if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid) or pimozide (Orap).
tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antifungals such as itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cholesterol-lowering medications such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor), and simvastatin (Zocor); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); dexamethasone (Decadron); digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills'); ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Bellergal-S, Cafergot, Ergomar, Wigraine), methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax); ethosuximide (Zarontin); medications for irregular heartbeat; metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); midazolam (Versed); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); phenytoin (Dilantin); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); sirolimus (Rapamune); sotalol (Betapace); tacrolimus (Prograf); triazolam (Halcion); and troglitazone (Rezulin). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
if you are taking theophylline (Theo-24, Theobid, Theo-Dur, others), take it 1 hour before or after telithromycin.
tell your doctor if anyone in your family has or has had slow or irregular heartbeat; if you have ever experienced yellowing of the skin or eyes while taking telithromybin; and if you have or have ever had irregular heartbeat; low blood levels of potassium or magnesium; myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes muscle weakness); or heart, liver, or kidney disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking telithromycin, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking telithromycin.
you should know that telithromycin may cause vision problems, including blurred vision, difficulty focusing, and seeing double. These problems usually happen after the first or second dose and last for a few hours. To avoid these problems, avoid quick changes in looking from things far away to things close by. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Call your doctor if your vision problems interfere with daily activities.

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