
Adverse Effects of Roxithromycin
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing ear pain quite often. After an examination, I was diagnosed with otitis media and prescribed roxithromycin. However, I'm quite concerned about potential side effects. Could you please tell me what are the side effects of roxithromycin?

Common adverse effects of Roxithromycin:
1. Gastrointestinal reactions: Manifested as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. These reactions are relatively common during the use of roxithromycin and may be related to the drug's irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
2. Allergic reactions: Mild cases may present with rash, skin itching, urticaria, and other symptoms; severe cases may experience serious reactions such as angioedema, bronchospasm, and even anaphylactic shock.
3. Abnormal liver function: Some patients may develop abnormal liver function after using roxithromycin, manifested as elevated transaminase levels. This may be related to the drug's metabolism in the liver.
4. Nervous system reactions: A few patients may experience symptoms such as dizziness and headache after using roxithromycin. This may be related to the effects of the drug on the nervous system.
5. Hematologic system: A small number of patients may experience adverse reactions such as decreased peripheral blood cells.
6. Drug interactions: Roxithromycin may interact with certain medications—for example, it may have cross-resistance with erythromycin. Patients should inform their physicians about their medication history when using roxithromycin to avoid unnecessary drug interactions.