Macrolides Flashcards

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Macrolides

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  • inhibit the growth of bacteria (bacteriostatic)

- prototype is Erythromycin

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Therapeutic Effects of Macrolides

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  • strep infections
  • mild to moderate URIs
  • spirochetal infections
  • gonorrhea, chlamydia, and mycoplasmas
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Side effects of Macrolides

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  • nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • hepatoxicity
  • faltulence
  • jaundice
  • anorexia
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