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Telithromycin, Roxithromycin, Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Amikacin, Tobramycin)
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Telithromycin, Roxithromycin, Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Amikacin, Tobramycin)
Anti-microbial — unacceptable group
Typical grounding period: 48 hours (2 days)
Driven by Acceptable antibiotics (beta-lactams, Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Clindamycin, Quinolones, Sulphonamides, Fosfomycin, Sodium fusidate, Chloramphenicol).
Measured from the last dose, and only once completely side-effect free.
Guidance notes
Unacceptable for aviation duty. Aminoglycosides carry vestibular and ototoxic risk, and telithromycin can cause visual disturbance and syncope. Ask your DAME for an acceptable alternative.
Known SA brand names
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.