Drug Class9 Medications

Macrolide Antibiotics

Macrolides are a class of antibiotics commonly used to treat respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections. Azithromycin (Z-Pack) is one of the most prescribed antibiotics in the United States.

Mechanism of Action

Macrolides inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, blocking the translocation step of protein synthesis. This prevents bacteria from producing the proteins they need to grow and reproduce, resulting in bacteriostatic or bactericidal activity.

Conditions Treated

Macrolide Antibiotics medications are used to treat the following conditions:

Macrolide Antibiotics Medications (9)

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AZITHROMYCIN

Brand: Azithromycin

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AZITHROMYCIN (brand name: Azithromycin) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Azithromycin tablets are a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Azithromycin tablets are a macrolide…

$4–$20/course/month

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AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE

Brand: Azithromycin Dihydrate

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AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE (brand name: Azithromycin Dihydrate) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in…

$10–$50/month/month

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AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE

Brand: AZASITE

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AZITHROMYCIN MONOHYDRATE (brand name: AZASITE) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AzaSite ® is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible isolates of the following microorganisms: CDC coryneform group G Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections. Haemophilus influenzae Staphylococcus aureus…

$150–$400/month/month

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CLARITHROMYCIN

Brand: Clarithromycin

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CLARITHROMYCIN (brand name: Clarithromycin) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. 1.1 Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis Clarithromycin tablets are indicated in adults for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae [see…

$20–$70/month/month

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ERYTHROMYCIN

Brand: Erythromycin

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ERYTHROMYCIN (brand name: Erythromycin) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to erythromycin. For prophylaxis of ophthalmia neonatorum due to N. gonorrhoeae or C. trachomatis . The effectiveness of erythromycin in the prevention of…

$50–$200/month/month

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ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE

Brand: ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE

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ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE (brand name: ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of erythromycin ethylsuccinate tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, erythromycin ethylsuccinate tablets, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or…

$50–$150/month/month

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ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE

Brand: Erythromycin Lactobionate

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ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE (brand name: Erythromycin Lactobionate) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Erythromycin lactobionate for injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the diseases listed below when oral administration is not possible or when the severity of the infection requires immediate…

$200–$500/month/month

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ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2%

Brand: erythromycin topical solution 2%

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ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2% (brand name: erythromycin topical solution 2%) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Erythromycin topical solution, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

$30–$80/month/month

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FIDAXOMICIN

Brand: Fidaxomicin

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FIDAXOMICIN (brand name: Fidaxomicin) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fidaxomicin tablets are a macrolide antibacterial indicated in adult patients for the treatment of C. difficile -associated diarrhea. ( 1.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of fidaxomicin and other antibacterial drugs,…

$5,000–$10,000/month/month

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