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Roxithromycin

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Definition: Semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin. It is concentrated by human phagocytes and is bioactive intracellularly. While the drug is active against a wide spectrum of pathogens, it is particularly effective in the treatment of respiratory and genital tract infections.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Bacterial Agents 		Other names Roxithromycin Hexal Brand; RU965; RU28965; roxidura; roxi von ct; ct-Arzneimittel Brand of Roxithromycin; betapharm Brand of Roxithromycin; W+Śrwag Brand of Roxithromycin; Wolff Brand of Roxithromycin; TAD Brand of Roxithromycin; Sigma Brand of Roxithromycin; Rulide; Roxithro-Lich; Roxihexal; Roxigr++n; Roxigamma; Roxibeta; Roxi-saar; Roxi-paed 1A Pharma; Roxi-Wolff
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
O-demethyl-roxithromycin  0   Roxithromycin/*analogs & derivatives. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2001 May;22(5):469-74

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