Macrolide antibiotic that targets the 50S ribosomal subunit; can be cidal or static (Lecture: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance, 2/12/02)
an antibiotic produced by Streptomyces erythraeus.
an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
an antibiotic discovered in the metabolic products of bacteria of a Streptomyces erythreus strain which came from soil in the Philippine archipelago.
An antibiotic used to treat chlamydial infection, especially for pregnant women. The standard dosage is 500 mg orally 4 times a day for 7 days.
Orally-administered antibiotic widely used for various infections, particularly in penicillin-sensitive patients.
a common antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract and other organs.
Oral antibiotic used to treat infections (there is also a topical form of erythromycin). Also sold under the brand name(s): Eryc®, E.E.S.®, E-Mycin®, Erythrocin® (Oral), Pediamycin®, Ilosone® , Robimycin
An antibiotic used to improve stomach emptying. It works by increasing the contractions that move food through the stomach. It may also be used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis; diphtheria; Legionnaires' disease; pertussis (whooping cough); pneumonia; rheumatic fever; venereal disease (VD); and ear, intestine, lung, urinary tract, and skin infections. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
Erythromycin is a common antibiotic for treating bacterial infection. Sold under many brand names, including EES, Erycin and Erythromia.
an antibiotic derived from the bacterium Streptomyces erythreus which is especially effective against gram positive bacteria.
An antibiotic used in both oral and topical forms to treat acne.
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic which has an antimicrobial spectrum similar to or slightly wider than that of penicillin, and is often used for people who have an allergy to penicillins. For respiratory tract infections, it has better coverage of atypical organisms, including mycoplasma. It is also used to treat outbreaks of chlamydia, syphilis, acne and gonorrhea.
