Erythromycin Flashcards
1
Q
class of erythromycin
A
macrolide
2
Q
mechanism of erythromycin
A
bacteriostatic. reversible inhibition of 50 ribosomal subunit –> – protein synthesis
3
Q
activity of erythromycin
A
broad spectrum
4
Q
indications of erythromycin
A
- RTIs
- mild-mod soft tissue infections
- H-pylori
- genital infections
5
Q
contraindications erythromycin
A
hepatic/renal failure
6
Q
SEs erythromycin
A
- arrhythmia
- hepatotoxicity
- SJS
7
Q
important drug interactions erythromycin
A
- CP460 inhibitor
8
Q
excretion erythromycin
A
faeces & urine
