Erythromycin lactobionate Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Erythromycin Lactobionate
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Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Since this drug is brand-only, look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs to significantly reduce costs. Discount cards may also offer some savings.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin Lactobionate(brand) | $200–$500/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
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90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
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Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover erythromycin lactobionate . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Erythromycin lactobionate Cost
What is ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Erythromycin lactobionate for injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the diseases listed below when oral administration is not possible or when the severity of the infection requires immediate high serum levels of erythromycin. Intravenous therapy should be replaced by oral administration at the appropriate time. Upper respiratory tract infections of mild to moderate degree caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci); Streptococcus pneumoniae (Diplococcus…
What is the recommended dosage for ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE?
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For the treatment of severe infections in adults and pediatric patients, the recommended intravenous dose of erythromycin lactobionate is 15 to 20 mg/kg/day. Higher doses, up to 4 g/day, may be given for severe infections. Administration of doses of ≥4 g/day may increase the risk for the development of erythromycin-induced hearing loss in elderly patients, particularly those with reduced renal or hepatic function. Erythromycin Lactobionate for Injection, USP, must be administered by continuous or intermittent intravenous infusion only. Due to the irritative…
How does ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE work?
Mechanism of Action Erythromycin acts by inhibition of protein synthesis by binding 50 S ribosomal subunits of susceptible organisms. It does not affect nucleic acid synthesis.
Who should not take ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE?
CONTRAINDICATIONS Erythromycin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this antibiotic. Erythromycin is contraindicated in patients taking terfenadine or astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine, or dihydroergotamine (See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS – Drug Interactions ). Do not use erythromycin concomitantly with 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) that are extensively metabolized by cytochrome P450 isoform 3A4 (lovastatin or simvastatin), due to the increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis (See WARNINGS and…
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