C/15 Macrolides, Ketolides Flashcards
1
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Clarithromycin
A
50S. Bacteriostatic. Macrolide
2
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Roxithromycin
A
50S macrolide
3
Q
Azithromycin
A
50S macrolide.
Does not inhibit hepatic enzymes
4
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Telithromycin
A
Ketolide
Similar to macrolides, but higher acid stability and better antibacterial effect. Good in case of macrolide resistance
Better against S. pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, Staph, H. influenzae
Bacterial pneumonia
GI, QT, liver problems
Inhibits microsomal enzymes