Tao

Name: Tao

Side effects

The most frequent side effects of troleandomycin preparations are gastrointestinal, such as abdominal cramping and discomfort, and are dose related. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea occur infrequently with usual oral doses.

During prolonged or repeated therapy, there is a possibility of overgrowth of nonsusceptible bacteria or fungi. If such infections occur, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

Mild allergic reactions such as urticaria and other skin rashes have occurred. Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported.

 

Overdose

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Clinical pharmacology

ACTIONS

TAO (troleandomycin) is an antibiotic shown to be active in vitro against the following gram-positive organisms:

Streptococcus pyogenes

Diplococcus pneumoniae

Susceptibility plate testing: If the Kirby-Bauer method of disc sensitivity is used, a 15 mcg. oleandomycin disc should give a zone of over 18 mm when tested against a troleandomycin sensitive bacterial strain.

Tao Overview

Tao is a brand name medication included in a group of medications called Macrolides. For more information about Tao see its generic Troleandomycin

Tao Drug Class

Tao is part of the drug class:

  • Macrolides

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