Macrolides Flashcards
1
Q
Name the Macrolide’s
A
Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Roxithromycin
2
Q
Macrolide’s MOA
A
Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit
3
Q
Are Macrolide’s bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
A
Bacteriostatic
4
Q
Macrolide’s Adverse Effects (common)
A
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain and cramps
5
Q
Macrolide’s Counselling
A
Interacts with other medicines - check before taking