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Azithromycin
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Definition
: A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Other names
Monohydrate, Azithromycin; Dihydrate, Azithromycin; CP62993; CP 62993; Azithromycin Pfizer Brand; Zitromax; Zithromax; Zentavion; Vita Brand of Azithromycin Dihydrate; Vinzam; Ultreon; Toraseptol; Sumamed; Pharmacia Brand of Azithromycin Dihydrate; Pfizer Brand of Azithromycin Dihydrate; Pfizer Brand of Azithromycin; Mack Brand of Azithromycin Dihydrate; Lesvi Brand of Azithromycin Dihydrate; Goxal; Funk Brand of Azithromycin Dihydrate
Drugs
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:
ZITHROMAX
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TROVAN/ZITHROMAX COMPLIANCE PAK
;
ZMAX
;
AZASITE
;
AZITHROMYCIN
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CSY 0073
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Azithromycin/*analogs & derivatives.
Eur J Pharmacol. 201 Aug 31;665(1-3):29-39.
9a-
N-
desmethylazithromycin
0
Azithromycin/*analogs & derivatives.
Ther Drug Monit 1998 Dec;20(6):680-4
N-
desmethylazithromycin
0
Azithromycin/*analogs & derivatives.
Ther Drug Monit 1998 Dec;20(6):680-4