Drug class
Macrolide Antibiotics
Macrolide antibiotics are a class of antibacterial agents characterized chemically by a multi-membered macrocyclic lactone ring. Read more about Macrolide Antibiotics
126 drugs in this class 64 manufacturers
Drugs in Macrolide Antibiotics
AZITHROMYCIN
E.E.S. 200 (erythromycin ethylsuccinate)
E.E.S. 400 (erythromycin ethylsuccinate)
ERYPED 400 (erythromycin ethylsuccinate)
ERYTHROMYCIN (erythromycin base)
AZITHROMYCIN
AZITHROMYCIN
E.E.S. 200 (erythromycin ethylsuccinate)
Macrolide antibiotics are a class of antibacterial agents characterized chemically by a multi-membered macrocyclic lactone ring.
They exert primarily bacteriostatic activity by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, which inhibits protein synthesis by blocking nascent peptide translocation.
Clinically, these agents are widely utilized to manage respiratory tract infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, acute sinusitis, and pharyngitis, and serve as valuable alternatives for patients with penicillin allergies.
They are also extensively indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, and certain atypical mycobacterial or gastrointestinal infections.
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nih.gov
Macrolide antibiotics are a class of antibacterial agents characterized chemically by a multi-membered macrocyclic lactone ring
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nih.gov
Macrolide antibiotics are a class of antibacterial agents characterized chemically by a multi-membered macrocyclic lactone ring
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nih.gov
They exert primarily bacteriostatic activity by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, which inhibits protein synthesis by blocking nascent peptide translocation
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nih.gov
They exert primarily bacteriostatic activity by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, which inhibits protein synthesis by blocking nascent peptide translocation They are also extensively indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, and certain atypical mycobacterial or gastrointestinal infections
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fda.gov
Clinically, these agents are widely utilized to manage respiratory tract infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, acute sinusitis, and pharyngitis, and serve as valuable alternatives for patients with penicillin allergies
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nih.gov
Clinically, these agents are widely utilized to manage respiratory tract infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, acute sinusitis, and pharyngitis, and serve as valuable alternatives for patients with penicillin allergies They are also extensively indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, and certain atypical mycobacterial or gastrointestinal infections
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nv.gov
They are also extensively indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, and certain atypical mycobacterial or gastrointestinal infections
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