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Tylosin
Definition
: Macrolide antibiotic obtained from cultures of Streptomyces fradiae. The drug is effective against many microorganisms in animals but not in humans.
do not use /biosyn unless by living matter
Other names
Hydrochloride, Tylosin; Tylosine; Tylosin Tartrate (Salt); Tylosin Hydrochloride; Tylan; Fradizine
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tilmicosin [ 20-deoxo-20-(3,5-dimethylpiperidin-1-yl)desmycosin,EL 870,EL-870,MICOTIL 300 ]
semi-synthetic antibiotic; structure given in first source
108050-54-0
Tylosin/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
J Antibiot (Tokyo) 1987;40(2):190