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Macrolides (-ithromycin) Flashcards

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Examples

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Erythromycin
Clarithromycin
Azithromycin

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MoA

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50s subunit of bacterial ribosome
Antagonist
Prevents translocation of growing peptide chain
Inhibits bacterial synthesis

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Indications

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ALTERNATIVE TO PENICILLIN

Pneumonia

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ADR

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GI upset
Hypersensitivity reaction
QT Prolongation

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Prescribing Advice

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Inhibits metabolism of Ciclosporin/Theophylline

CYP450 inhibitor

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