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ketolide

Structure: - compounds based on erythromycin with the 3-cladinose replaced by a ketone Mechanism of action: 1) acts on bacterial ribosome 2) bind the 23S part of 70S bacterial ribosomes

Interactions

drug interactions drug adverse effects of macrolide(s)

Specific

telithromycin (Ketek)

General

macrolide (macrolide antibiotic)

References

  1. Norman, D, In: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
  2. NLM MeSH Browser http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html