Clarithromycin
MESHD017291
A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic derived from ERYTHROMYCIN that is active against a variety of microorganisms. It can inhibit PROTEIN SYNTHESIS in BACTERIA by reversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunits. This inhibits the translocation of aminoacyl transfer-RNA and prevents peptide chain elongation.
Synonyms
- 6-O-Methylerythromycin
- TE-031
- TE031
- TE 031
- Biaxin
- A-56268
- A56268
- A 56268
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