macrolide antibiotics

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:antibiotic
class of organic compounds
gptkbp:ATCCode J01FA
gptkbp:contraindication known hypersensitivity
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:J._M._McGuire
1952
gptkbp:drugInteraction CYP3A4 inhibitors
gptkbp:example gptkb:azithromycin
gptkb:clarithromycin
gptkb:erythromycin
gptkb:roxithromycin
gptkb:telithromycin
spiramycin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label macrolide antibiotics
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibit bacterial protein synthesis
gptkbp:origin produced by Streptomyces species
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory varies by drug
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:lincosamides
streptogramins
gptkbp:resistantTo efflux pumps
methylation of 23S rRNA
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect QT prolongation
gastrointestinal upset
liver enzyme elevation
gptkbp:spectrumOfActivity Gram-positive bacteria
some Gram-negative bacteria
gptkbp:structure macrocyclic lactone ring
gptkbp:target bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of skin infections
treatment of respiratory tract infections
treatment of sexually transmitted infections
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cytochrome_P450_enzymes
gptkb:23S_rRNA
gptkb:ergotamine
gptkb:Erythrocin
gptkb:J01FA01
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6