Telithromycin is an FDA approved antibiotic drug, which belongs to the ketolide class, marketed in the U.S. by Aventis under the brand name Ketek. Telithromycin was approved in the U.S. in April 2004.

Ketek (telithromycin) is indicated for the treatment of very serious bacterial infections, such as community-acquired pneumonia (including multi-drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae), acute bacterial sinusitis, and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.

Some heart medications: Digoxin, Diltiazem, Disopyramide, Dofetilide, Felodipine, Metoprolol, Nifedipine, Procainamide, Quinidine, Verapamil What should my healthcare professional know about my medical conditions before prescribing Ketek? Talk to your doctor if you have: your or a close family member have a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval Do herbal supplements affect Ketek? Tell your health care professional and pharmacist about all the medication that yo.