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
- The drug of choice is erythromycin.
- Telithromycin is a semi synthetic erythromycin derivative.
- Erythromycin is not removed by peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis.
- Antibiotics such as tetracycline or erythromycin may also be prescribed.
- Treatment is with antibiotics specifically tetracycline and erythromycin.
- It is sometimes given in combination with erythromycin or phenazopyridine.
- Azithromycin's name is derived from the azane substituent and erythromycin.
- At the time, he was working on the synthesis of an antibiotic, erythromycin.
- Eyedrops containing erythromycin are typically used to prevent the condition.
- Because of this, erythromycin tends not to be prescribed as a first line drug.
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