erythromycin
IPA: ɛrɪθroʊmˈaɪsɪn
noun
- (pharmacology) A broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic C₃₇H₆₇NO₁₃ produced by an actinomycete Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerly Streptomyces erythreus) and similar in its effects to penicillin, administered orally or topically in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.
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Examples of "erythromycin" in Sentences
- My doctor prescribed me erythromycin for my bacterial infection
- Erythromycin is commonly used to treat acne and other skin infections
- Some people may experience stomach upset as a side effect of erythromycin
- It is important to finish the full course of erythromycin as prescribed by your healthcare provider
- Erythromycin is known for its effectiveness against a wide range of bacterial infections
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