Macrolides Flashcards
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Macrolides Example
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Erythromycin (E-Mycin), the prototypical macrolide, has been used in treating many infections over the years. However, its use has been diminished by GI side effects.
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Macrolides Distribution
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oral; are absorbed from the GI tract; have good tissue penetration, high intracellular concentration, and minimal protein binding
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Macrolides Elimination
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Metabolized by the liver
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Macrolides Clinical uses
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treating respiratory tract, skin, and soft-tissue infections; sexually transmitted diseases; HIV-related Mycobacterium avium–intracellulare complex infection; and other infections caused by atypical organisms.
