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binds to the 50s ribosomal subunit, resulting in inhibition of RNA protein synthesis. |
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Azithromycin (Zitromax, Z-Pak)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin, Biaxin XL)
Erythromycin (E.E.X., Ery-tab)
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| Brand name of Azithromycin |
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| Brand name for Clarithromycin |
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| Brand name for Erythromycin |
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| Desribe antibiotic activity of Macrolides |
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| activity against gram (+), some gram (-) and good atypical coverage. |
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| Which macrolide is used in the treatment of Gonorrhea? |
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| Can macrolides be used in PCN allergic patients? |
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| Should azithromycin oral suspension (Zmax) be refrigerated? |
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| Storage and administration of Biaxin oral suspension. |
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Take Biaxin XL with food. Do not refrigerate Biaxin oral suspension. |
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| Storage instructions for erythromycin. |
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Must refrigerate erythromycin ethylsuccinate (E.E.S.) oral suspension. |
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| Is ER suspension (Zmax) bioequivalent with Zithromax? |
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| Which of the two macrolides are major 3A4 inhibitors? |
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Erythromycin and Clarithromyci
Note: do not concurrently use agents that can prolong the Q-T interval with erythromycin and clarithromycin. |
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