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Clarithromycin (Biaxin) Summary

Description: A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic derived from ERYTHROMYCIN that is active against a variety of microorganisms. It can inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria by reversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunits. This inhibits the translocation of aminoacyl transfer-RNA and prevents peptide chain elongation.

Also Known As: Biaxin; 6-O-Methylerythromycin; A-56268; TE-031; A 56268 Show All >>

Networked: 2335 relevant articles (386 outcomes, 358 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Clarithromycin is Relevant

  1. Infection : 139 outcomes 87 studies in 873 results
  2. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis) : 38 outcomes 36 studies in 163 results
  3. Duodenal Ulcer (Curling's Ulcer) : 21 outcomes 16 studies in 121 results
  4. Chronic Bronchitis : 14 outcomes 24 studies in 61 results
  5. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) : 14 outcomes 19 studies in 96 results
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Drugs Related to Clarithromycin

  1. Amoxicillin (Wymox)
  2. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
  3. Omeprazole (Esomeprazole)
  4. Erythromycin (Erycette)
  5. Metronidazole (Metric)
  6. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  7. Ethambutol (Myambutol)
  8. Rifampin (Rifampicin)
  9. Rifabutin (Ansamycin)
  10. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
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Therapies Related to Clarithromycin

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  3. Debridement
  4. Oral Administration
  5. Stents
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