Products Azithromycin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, powder for preparation of a suspension, and granules (Zithromax, generic). Furthermore, a granule for the preparation of a sustained-release oral suspension is available (Zithromax Uno). Eye drops have also been released in some countries. Azithromycin has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure … Azithromycin
Products Erythromycin is commercially available for peroral administration in tablet and granular form (Erythrocin / Erythrocin ES). This article refers to the drugs intended for ingestion. Erythromycin was first approved in the 1950s. Structure and properties Erythromycin is a natural substance produced by the bacterium (formerly: ). In oral medications, it is present as erythromycin … Erythromycin
Products Roxithromycin was commercially available in tablet form (Rulid). It is no longer available in many countries. Effects Roxithromycin is (ATC J01FA06) bacteriostatic. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis; see under macrolides. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases
Products Spiramycin is currently marketed in many countries exclusively as a veterinary drug. Rovamycine tablets, which were approved in 1956, are no longer registered. Structure and properties Spiramycin (C43H74N2O14, Mr = 843.1 g/mol) is obtained from certain strains of or prepared by other methods. The major component is spiramycin I. Spiramycin II and II are … Spiramycin
Products Clarithromycin is commercially available as film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspension, and powder for solution for infusion (Klacid, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Clarithromycin should not be confused with ciprofloxacin. Structure and properties Clarithromycin (C38H69NO13, Mr = 747.96 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble … Clarithromycin
