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Macrolides Summary

Description: A group of macrocyclic compounds formed by chain extension of multiple PROPIONATES and cyclized into a large (typically 12, 14, 16) membered lactone. They are often glycosylated. Many of them are ANTIBIOTICS.

Also Known As: Macrolide Ketolides; Macrolide Polyketides; Polyketide Macrolides; Ketolides, Macrolide; Macrolides, Polyketide Show All >>

Networked: 1197 relevant articles (137 outcomes, 129 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Macrolides is Relevant

  1. Infection : 28 outcomes 17 studies in 292 results
  2. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma) : 18 outcomes 19 studies in 68 results
  3. Respiratory Tract Infections (Respiratory Tract Infection) : 16 outcomes 10 studies in 105 results
  4. Inflammation : 13 outcomes 5 studies in 63 results
  5. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis) : 11 outcomes 10 studies in 139 results
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Drugs Related to Macrolides

  1. Diffuse panbronchiolitis
  2. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  3. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
  4. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
  5. Erythromycin (Erycette)
  6. Penicillins (Penicillin)
  7. Tetracyclines
  8. Quinolones
  9. Fluoroquinolones
  10. Cephalosporins (Cephalosporin Antibiotics)
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Therapies Related to Macrolides

  1. Transplants (Transplant)
  2. Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)
  3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  4. Chest Tubes (Chest Tube)
  5. Length of Stay
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